Oberlin Elem

Set in Oberlin, Kansas, Oberlin Elem is a close-knit elementary campus, part of Oberlin. It teaches 232 students across grades pre-K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 313 students per school, that is 26% smaller than typical.

Oberlin runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 376 students. Oberlin Elem is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Oberlin Elem lists that the largest single group is White, at 77% of enrollment. The remainder breaks down as 17% Hispanic, 5% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 93% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 10.6:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.2:1, putting Oberlin Elem tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 60% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

After controlling for student poverty, Oberlin Elem tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 33.3% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 46.1%.

In the area at large, census data for Decatur County shows the typical household earns roughly $53,870 per year, about 27% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Oberlin Elem is one of 2 public schools in Decatur County (combined enrollment of about 376 students).

The closest other public school is Decatur Community Jr/Sr High, roughly 0.5 miles away. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Oberlin Elem at 3rd of 8; the average score across the group is 40.5%.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Looking at the recent track record. Oberlin Elem's enrollment has increased 16% since 2018, when it stood at 200 (now 232). The White share of enrollment contracted from 93% to 77% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 13.9:1 in 2018 to 10.6:1 today.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.