Oberlin Elem

Oberlin
201 W Ash
Oberlin, KS 67749
277 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
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.
277
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    228 (82.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (11.2 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (5.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Oberlin
Phone: (785)475-2122
Website: http://www.usd294.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 122
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 43
Kindergarten 40
Grade 1 29
Grade 2 32
Grade 3 30
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 32
Gender Ratio