Total enrollment
376
+25 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Oberlin
Kansas · Public K-12
Oberlin sits inside Kansas and runs 2 public K-12 schools, serving about 376 students between them, an average of 188 per campus.
7-year change in Oberlin
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 93%
% Hispanic
14%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,734
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
376
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Community Jr/Sr High | High | 07-12 | 144 |
| Oberlin Elem | Elementary | PK-06 | 232 |
About Oberlin
Oberlin is a sparse Kansas city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 376 students total.
For a sense of the school types, the city spans 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 188, noticeably below the state mean of about 355.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 376 students, rose 7% from the 351 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 93% to 80%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Oberlin discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.