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Oberlin Elementary

Summary:

Oberlin Elementary is a public elementary school in Oberlin, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 277 students. The school is part of the Oberlin school district, which is ranked 180 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oberlin Elementary has seen fluctuating performance rankings over the years, ranging from 216 to 458 out of 656-678 Kansas elementary schools. The school's performance has been relatively stable, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, but has recently dropped to a 2-star rating. Compared to the nearby Golden Plains Elementary, which is also a 2-star school, Oberlin Elementary has generally performed better in the statewide rankings. The school has shown some strengths, such as higher-than-state-average proficiency rates in 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade English Language Arts, as well as 3rd grade Mathematics, but has struggled in 5th grade, with proficiency rates significantly below the state average.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Oberlin Elementary has performed exceptionally well for this subgroup, ranking in the top 30% of Kansas elementary schools. This suggests that the school may have effective strategies in place to support and engage students from disadvantaged backgrounds. However, the school's uneven academic performance across grade levels and subjects, as well as the recent decline in overall ranking, indicate that there may be room for improvement in certain areas, such as addressing the challenges in 5th grade and focusing on the weaker-performing student subgroups, like white students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 201 W Ash
       Oberlin, KS  67749

(785) 475-2122

District: Oberlin

SchoolDigger Rank:
306th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,798 Help


Students who attend Oberlin Elementary usually attend:

High:    Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  259

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.5%
Hispanic:
12.0%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oberlin Elementary ranks better than 53.1% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.5%), Hispanic (12%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oberlin Elementary is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oberlin Elementary is $10,798.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oberlin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Oberlin Elementary 306th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Oberlin Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:


Oberlin:

SchoolDigger ranks Oberlin 180th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oberlin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Oberlin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.66 284th 585 51.5%
2007 51.36 356th 600 40.7%
2008 36.75 460th 614 25.1%
2009 46.88 425th 621 31.6%
2010 29.24 526th 630 16.5%
2011 34.95 503rd 631 20.3%
2012 27.58 570th 660 13.6%
2013 46.05 458th 668 31.4%
2015 62.51 238th 678 64.9%
2016 56.24 279th 656 57.5%
2017 64.42 216th 659 67.2%
2018 55.83 287th 656 56.3%
2019 52.28 305th 667 54.3%
2021 37.78 426th 670 36.4%
2022 43.51 390th 668 41.6%
2023 43.13 384th 660 41.8%
2024 51.92 306th 653 53.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oberlin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.67 258th 512 49.6%
2019 55.95 197th 509 61.3%
2021 69.44 99th 494 80.0%
2022 63.77 126th 512 75.4%
2023 48.23 269th 541 50.3%
2024 64.51 156th 546 71.4%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Oberlin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.71 177th 574 69.2%
2019 24.96 468th 591 20.8%
2021 33.63 409th 591 30.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Oberlin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.01 362nd 575 37.0%
2019 51.07 281st 586 52.0%
2021 48.34 307th 605 49.3%
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Rank History for White students at Oberlin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.34 335th 574 41.6%
2019 43.09 345th 592 41.7%
2021 28.41 462nd 587 21.3%
2022 35.05 423rd 596 29.0%
2023 33.85 422nd 584 27.7%
2024 49.11 296th 579 48.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Oberlin Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 348 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1989 357 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1990 356 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1991 377 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1992 389 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1993 376 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1994 335 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1995 313 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1996 313 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1997 330 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1998 310 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1999 280 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2000 281 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2001 259 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2002 232 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2003 232 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2004 227 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2005 226 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2006 206 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2007 209 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2008 200 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 207
2009 195 3 3 1 2 n/a n/a 1 205
2010 177 3 3 7 0 0 7 0 197
2011 182 3 3 8 0 0 5 0 201
2012 162 4 3 10 0 0 5 0 184
2013 175 5 3 6 0 0 5 0 194
2014 177 7 2 8 0 0 3 0 197
2015 189 2 2 5 0 0 3 0 201
2016 180 1 0 4 0 0 3 0 188
2017 180 1 0 7 2 0 3 0 193
2018 186 1 0 8 2 0 3 0 200
2019 194 1 0 6 4 0 4 0 209
2020 222 3 0 10 4 0 5 0 244
2021 219 2 0 15 4 0 5 0 245
2022 227 2 2 17 4 0 7 0 259
2023 228 2 0 31 2 0 14 0 277
2024 211 1 2 31 2 0 12 0 259

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oberlin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 348 22.0 15.8 0
1989 358 22.0 16.2 n/a
1990 359 22.2 16.1 0
1991 380 23.5 16.1 n/a
1992 392 24.0 16.3 29.3
1993 380 25.1 15.1 26.8
1994 338 24.1 14.0 24.6
1995 315 21.0 15.0 29.2
1996 315 21.0 15.0 29.2
1997 330 24.0 13.8 31.5
1998 314 22.7 13.8 30.9
1999 280 21.7 12.9 36.4
2000 281 21.7 12.9 40.9
2001 259 20.7 12.5 46.3
2002 232 20.5 11.3 43.5
2003 232 20.5 11.3 43.5
2004 227 19.0 11.9 37
2005 226 16.8 13.5 37.2
2006 210 14.9 14.1 39.5
2007 214 21.0 10.2 36.4
2008 207 15.5 13.4 43.5
2009 205 16.5 12.4 49
2010 197 15.7 12.5 51.3
2011 201 17.2 11.6 53.2
2012 184 16.2 11.3 51.6
2013 194 15.9 12.2 47.9
2014 197 14.9 13.2 42.6
2015 201 16.0 12.5 47.8
2016 188 n/a n/a 50.5
2017 193 15.9 12.1 46.1
2018 200 14.4 13.8 50
2019 209 15.5 13.4 47.4
2020 244 13.5 18.0 50.4
2021 245 15.5 15.8 53.9
2022 259 18.5 14.0 50.6
2023 277 19.5 14.2 57
2024 259 17.4 14.8 57.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oberlin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 348 22.0 15.8 0
1989 358 22.0 16.2 n/a
1990 359 22.2 16.1 0
1991 380 23.5 16.1 n/a
1992 392 24.0 16.3 29.3
1993 380 25.1 15.1 26.8
1994 338 24.1 14.0 24.6
1995 315 21.0 15.0 29.2
1996 315 21.0 15.0 29.2
1997 330 24.0 13.8 31.5
1998 314 22.7 13.8 30.9
1999 280 21.7 12.9 36.4
2000 281 21.7 12.9 40.9
2001 259 20.7 12.5 46.3
2002 232 20.5 11.3 43.5
2003 232 20.5 11.3 43.5
2004 227 19.0 11.9 37
2005 226 16.8 13.5 37.2
2006 210 14.9 14.1 39.5
2007 214 21.0 10.2 36.4
2008 207 15.5 13.4 43.5
2009 205 16.5 12.4 49
2010 197 15.7 12.5 51.3
2011 201 17.2 11.6 53.2
2012 184 16.2 11.3 51.6
2013 194 15.9 12.2 47.9
2014 197 14.9 13.2 42.6
2015 201 16.0 12.5 47.8
2016 188 n/a n/a 50.5
2017 193 15.9 12.1 46.1
2018 200 14.4 13.8 50
2019 209 15.5 13.4 47.4
2020 244 13.5 18.0 50.4
2021 245 15.5 15.8 53.9
2022 259 18.5 14.0 50.6
2023 277 19.5 14.2 57
2024 259 17.4 14.8 57.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oberlin Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $708 (6.6%) $10,090 (93.4%) $10,798

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oberlin Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 305th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 384th of 660 Elementary schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oberlin Elementary)29.646.7
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oberlin)29.646.7
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oberlin Elementary)44.470
 25.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oberlin)44.470
 25.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oberlin Elementary)64.326.2
 38.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oberlin)64.326.2
 38.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oberlin Elementary)35.714.3
 21.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oberlin)35.714.3
 21.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oberlin Elementary)47.640
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oberlin)47.640
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oberlin Elementary)33.324
 9.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oberlin)33.324
 9.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Oberlin Elementary)57.152
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (Oberlin)57.152
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oberlin Elementary)33.321.9
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oberlin)33.321.9
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oberlin Elementary)33.315.6
 17.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oberlin)33.315.6
 17.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students209277
 32.5%
African American12
 100%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic631
 416.7%
Pacific Islander00
White194228
 17.5%
Two or More Races414
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.4%57%
 9.7%

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Students who attend Oberlin Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

Oberlin Elementary ranks 306th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 259 students attended Oberlin Elementary.

Students at Oberlin Elementary are 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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