- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garrett, IN
J E Ober Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J E Ober Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180384000606
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J E Ober Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Garrett · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
J E Ober Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J E Ober Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Garrett, IN.
School address
District: Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180384000606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
J E Ober Elementary School held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 180384000606 · Garrett, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 15.3:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Garrett High School (553 students)
J E Ober Elementary School held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
J E Ober Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
J E Ober Elementary School
704 students
- Garrett High S
Garrett High School
553 students
- Garrett Middle
Garrett Middle School
387 students
What this shows J E Ober Elementary School reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How J E Ober Elementary School compares
J E Ober Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 5% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Indiana - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 704 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, J E Ober Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp reports $12,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J E Ober Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garrett Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J E Ober Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~704 students)
Frequently asked questions about J E Ober Elementary School
How many students attend J E Ober Elementary School?
J E Ober Elementary School has 704 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garrett, IN. CCD year-over-year: 727 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J E Ober Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J E Ober Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J E Ober Elementary School?
46.9% of students at J E Ober Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J E Ober Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J E Ober Elementary School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Garrett, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J E Ober Elementary School?
J E Ober Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J E Ober Elementary School rank among public schools in Garrett?
By Resource Investment Index, J E Ober Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Garrett, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp?
Besides J E Ober Elementary School, Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp also operates Garrett High School (553 students) and Garrett Middle School (387 students). See the Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.