Enrollment
356
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oberlin Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oberlin Elementary School
Oberlin Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oberlin, Ohio, enrolling 356 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 356 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 522 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #134.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Two or More (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oberlin City Schools spends $18,789 per pupil, 28% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Oberlin's public schools, it stands alongside William R Burton (1,194 students): Oberlin Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 8.2:1).
Oberlin City Schools also operates Oberlin High School (218 students) and Langston Middle School (184 students) alongside Oberlin Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oberlin Elementary School compares
Oberlin Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oberlin City Schools, which includes Oberlin Elementary School.
$18,789
Per student
+28%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.6%
State 20.5%
Federal 9.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~356 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oberlin Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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