J E Ober Elementary School

801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 727 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J E Ober Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

J E Ober Elementary School's student population of 727 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
727 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

J E Ober Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J E Ober Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1168 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of J E Ober Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of J E Ober Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of J E Ober Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of J E Ober Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of J E Ober Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in J E Ober Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in J E Ober Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in J E Ober Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
93%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in J E Ober Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in J E Ober Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in J E Ober Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of J E Ober Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in J E Ober Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in J E Ober Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J E Ober Elementary School's ranking?
J E Ober Elementary School is ranked #1168 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are J E Ober Elementary School often compared to?
J E Ober Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckenney-harrison Elementary School, James R Watson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend J E Ober Elementary School?
727 students attend J E Ober Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of J E Ober Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J E Ober Elementary School?
J E Ober Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does J E Ober Elementary School offer ?
J E Ober Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is J E Ober Elementary School part of?
J E Ober Elementary School is part of Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District.

School Reviews

5   5/5/2023
I love this school and the staff is great. My little one loves this school as well and does well here. I hope to keep my little one here until 12th-grade graduation.
- Posted by Parent - Charles Stansell

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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