OBERLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Oberlin Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oberlin school district, located in Oberlin, KS with about 200 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Oberlin Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Oberlin Elementary School is part of the Decatur County School District (USD 294) located in Oberlin, Kansas. Serving the local community, the school is committed to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students within a small-town environment. The school functions as a central hub for the district’s younger learners, focusing on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the transition to middle and high school within the USD 294 system.
The school operates under the district’s broader mission to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes both traditional curriculum and community values. By maintaining a connection to the district’s website, families can access information regarding school calendars, policies, and resources. As a key educational institution in Decatur County, Oberlin Elementary strives to maintain a dedicated learning environment that caters to the specific needs of the students in its rural Kansas community.
For more information, contact Oberlin Elem at (785) 475-2122 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Oberlin, KS 67749-1853
(785) 475-2122
http://www.usd294.org
OBERLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Oberlin, KS with about 200 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Oberlin
- Total Students:
- 200
- Teachers:
- 14.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 200 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OBERLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 93.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.