- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oberlin, LA
Oberlin High School
Federal NCES profile for Oberlin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220006000032
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oberlin High School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Louisiana schools.
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 180
- students enrolled
Oberlin High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Allen Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220006000032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Oberlin High School shrank from 223 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (-12.6%).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 220006000032 · Oberlin, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 7.2:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Kinder Elementary School (524 students)
Oberlin High School shrank from 223 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (-12.6%). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Oberlin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kinder Element
Kinder Elementary School
524 students
- Oakdale Elemen
Oakdale Elementary School
516 students
- Kinder High Sc
Kinder High School
388 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
387 students
- Oakdale Middle
Oakdale Middle School
340 students
- This school 180
Oberlin High School
180 students
What this shows Oberlin High School reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oberlin High School compares
Oberlin High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.2:1 | ▼ 57% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▼ 8% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 2% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$14,694
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
African American 25.0%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Oberlin High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allen Parish reports $14,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oberlin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinder Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinder High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oberlin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oberlin High School
How many students attend Oberlin High School?
Oberlin High School has 180 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oberlin, LA. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oberlin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oberlin High School is 7.2:1, which is 57% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 54% 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 High School?
57.4% of students at Oberlin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oberlin High School?
The largest demographic group at Oberlin High School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Oberlin, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oberlin High School?
Oberlin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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 Allen Parish?
Besides Oberlin High School, Allen Parish also operates Kinder Elementary School (524 students), Oakdale Elementary School (516 students), and Kinder High School (388 students). See the Allen Parish district page for the complete list.