Oberlin School District

131 E Commercial
Oberlin, KS 67749-2110
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Oberlin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 397 students in Oberlin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Oberlin School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
397 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Oberlin School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KS)
#164 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Oberlin  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oberlin  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oberlin  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥80%
86%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Oberlin  School District and public school graduation rate of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.56
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
21%
# Black Students
2 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
354 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
89%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
43
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
27
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
32
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
40
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
32
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
20
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
22
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
28
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,582 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,033 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$7,774 MM
This chart display total revenue of Oberlin  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$5 MM
$8,211 MM
This chart display total spending of Oberlin  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,582
$16,220
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Oberlin  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,033
$17,133
This chart display average spending per public school student in Oberlin  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Oberlin School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oberlin Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 W Ash
Oberlin, KS 67749
(785) 475-2122
Grades: PK-6
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Decatur Community Jr/sr High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
605 E Commercial
Oberlin, KS 67749
(785) 475-2231
Grades: 7-12
| 138 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oberlin School District?
Oberlin School District manages 2 public schools serving 397 students.
What is the rank of Oberlin School District?
Oberlin School District is ranked #169 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oberlin School District?
89% of Oberlin School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oberlin School District?
Oberlin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Oberlin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,033 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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