- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oberlin, KS
Oberlin Elem
Federal NCES profile for Oberlin Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201008000475
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oberlin Elem earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 232
- students enrolled
Oberlin Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Oberlin Elem shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 201008000475 · Oberlin, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 12.2:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Decatur Community Jr/Sr High (144 students)
Oberlin Elem shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
How Oberlin Elem compares
Oberlin Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 21% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Kansas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Oberlin Elem is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Oberlin reports $14,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oberlin Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Community Jr/Sr High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oberlin Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Oberlin
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oberlin Elem
How many students attend Oberlin Elem?
Oberlin Elem has 232 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oberlin, KS. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oberlin Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Oberlin Elem is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 22% 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 Oberlin Elem?
51.6% of students at Oberlin Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oberlin Elem?
The largest demographic group at Oberlin Elem is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Oberlin, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oberlin Elem?
Oberlin Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Oberlin?
Besides Oberlin Elem, Oberlin also operates Decatur Community Jr/Sr High (144 students). See the Oberlin district page for the complete list.