Enrollment
356
Elementary
DISTRICT 253 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OBERLIN CITY SCHOOLS·NCES 390445901470
Oberlin Elementary School
210 N Park St, Oberlin, OH 44074 · (440) 775-3473 · Lorain County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL356 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.3:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 42 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 52 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 53 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 46 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 61 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 51 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 51 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (52) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (51).
Student demographics
67%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Oberlin Elementary School→Langston Middle School
Based on grade levels within Oberlin City Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or AboveEnglish Language Arts
64.7%
OH avg 59.8% . -0.7pp since 2021
Math
59.2%
OH avg 56.1% . +1.6pp since 2021
What this means: On the Ohio's State Tests, Ohio's statewide test, about 65 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 59 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Ohio schools, those numbers are about 60 and 56. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2021, while math scores are up about 2 points.
Ohio's State Tests results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 64.7% | 59.2% |
| 2023-24 | 61.4% | 52.7% |
| 2022-23 | 62.7% | 61.5% |
| 2021-22 | 65.4% | 57.6% |
% Proficient or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Oberlin Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Lorain County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 59.2% | #925 of 1,569 ▲ 76 | #13 of 34 ▲ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 64.7% | #764 of 1,569 ▲ 174 | #12 of 34 ▲ 3 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +0.5pp | #1,003 of 1,514 | #16 of 33 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 356 | #1,034 of 1,808 | #23 of 44 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.7:1 | #127 of 1,582 | #3 of 40 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 67.0% | #176 of 1,590 | #12 of 40 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +58.9% | #51 of 561 | #2 of 15 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
356
+178 (+100%) vs 2020
+10% since 1990-91, when it was 325
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
was 11.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 356 | 26.1 | 13.7:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 361 | 28.1 | 12.9:1 | 52% (188) |
| 2022-23 | 390 | 26.3 | 14.8:1 | 53% (206) |
| 2020-21 | 178 | 16 | 11.1:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 224 | 16 | 14.0:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 268 | 15 | 17.9:1 | 48% (129) |
| 2010-11 | 263 | 15 | 17.5:1 | 46% (120) |
| 2000-01 | 270 | 20 | 13.5:1 | 33% (90) |
| 1990-91 | 325 | 17 | 19.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Oberlin Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 59% (224 to 356); teachers up 63% (16 to 26.1).
About Oberlin Elementary School
Oberlin Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Oberlin, Ohio. In all, 356 students attend the school in pre-K through 5.
Within Oberlin City Schools, Oberlin Elementary School is one of 3 schools. The district enrolls 758 students.
Of every 100 students at Oberlin Elementary School, about 49 are White, the largest group. Smaller groups are 22% multiracial, 16% Black, and 13% Hispanic. For comparison, the population of Lorain County is roughly 78% White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 67, compared with 70 nationally.
Based on 26.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, Oberlin Elementary School has a ratio of 13.7:1. The gap from the 17.9:1 average for elementary schools in Ohio is 4.2 students per teacher.
In Lorain County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $73,347, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 29%, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. The county has 92 public schools and about 42,516 students.
Less than a tenth of a mile separates Oberlin Elementary School from the closest public school, Oberlin High School. Other public schools within five miles: 3.
Federal data place Oberlin Elementary School in the Town: Fringe locale, which means it is in a town close to an urbanized area.
Oberlin Elementary School enrolled 178 in 2020-21 and 356 in 2024-25. Changes in grade configuration can produce shifts of this size. Students per teacher increased from 11.1 in 2020-21 to 13.7 in 2024-25.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Oberlin Elementary School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Lorain County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
317,129
Census ACS
Median income
$73,347
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
92
42,516 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Oberlin City Schools
- Oberlin High SchoolHigh · 218 students
- Langston Middle SchoolMiddle · 184 students
Other schools in Oberlin
- William R BurtonHigh · 1,194 students
- Firelands Elementary SchoolElementary · 783 students
- Firelands High SchoolHigh · 471 students
- Firelands Middle SchoolMiddle · 407 students
- Oberlin High SchoolHigh · 218 students
- Langston Middle SchoolMiddle · 184 students
Other Oberlin Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Oberlin Elementary. Oberlin Elementary School is the largest of the 3.
- Oberlin Elementary SchoolOberlin, LA · 262 students
- Oberlin ElemOberlin, KS · 232 students
Nearby schools
- Oberlin High School0.1 mi · 218
- Langston Middle School0.3 mi · 184
- William R Burton2.5 mi · 1,194
- Firelands Elementary School5.2 mi · 783
- Firelands High School5.3 mi · 471
- Firelands Middle School5.3 mi · 407
Frequently asked questions
About Oberlin Elementary SchoolHow large is Oberlin Elementary School?
Oberlin Elementary School enrolls approximately 356 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Oberlin Elementary School serve?
Oberlin Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many teachers does Oberlin Elementary School have?
Oberlin Elementary School employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Oberlin Elementary School?
At Oberlin Elementary School, the student body is approximately 49% White, 13% Hispanic, 16% Black, 0% Asian, 22% Two or more.
Is Oberlin Elementary School public or private?
Oberlin Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Oberlin City Schools.
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