- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oberlin, OH
Oberlin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oberlin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390445901470
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oberlin Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Oberlin · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oberlin Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oberlin Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Oberlin, OH.
School address
District: Oberlin City Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390445901470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Oberlin Elementary School shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 390445901470 · Oberlin, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 13.7:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Oberlin High School (218 students)
Oberlin Elementary School shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Oberlin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oberlin Elementary School
356 students
- Oberlin High S
Oberlin High School
218 students
- Langston Middl
Langston Middle School
184 students
What this shows Oberlin Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oberlin Elementary School compares
Oberlin Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▲ 36% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Ohio - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,468
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
Two or More 22.2%
African American 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Oberlin Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oberlin City Schools reports $21,468 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oberlin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Langston Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oberlin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Oberlin
2 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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oberlin Elementary School
How many students attend Oberlin Elementary School?
Oberlin Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oberlin, OH. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oberlin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oberlin Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% 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 Elementary School?
43.1% of students at Oberlin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oberlin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oberlin Elementary School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Oberlin, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oberlin Elementary School?
Oberlin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Oberlin Elementary School rank among schools in Oberlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Oberlin Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Oberlin, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oberlin on the city page.
What other schools are in Oberlin City Schools?
Besides Oberlin Elementary School, Oberlin City Schools also operates Oberlin High School (218 students) and Langston Middle School (184 students). See the Oberlin City Schools district page for the complete list.