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Oberlin Elementary

Q: Is Oberlin Elementary a good school?

Oberlin Elementary ranks 357 th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

357^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 46% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Oberlin Elementary is a public elementary school in Oberlin, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 259 students. The school is part of the Oberlin school district, which is ranked 163 out of 264 districts in the state.

Oberlin Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in state assessments, is generally below the Kansas average across all grades and subjects. However, the school has performed better for students from low-income backgrounds, ranking 156 out of 546 Kansas elementary schools in this category. In contrast, the school's performance for White students and female students has been relatively lower. Oberlin Elementary also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.1% to 19.7% in recent years, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to the nearby Golden Plains Elementary, Oberlin Elementary had higher proficiency rates in most subjects, except for 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, Golden Plains Elementary also had a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% in 2024-2025. The data suggests that both schools face similar socio-economic challenges, which may be contributing to their academic struggles. Exploring and replicating the strategies that have been effective for low-income students at Oberlin Elementary could potentially help improve the school's overall performance and address the disparities observed across different student subgroups.

232

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,519

Per pupil spending ?

60.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

201 W Ash
Oberlin, KS 67749

(785) 475-2122

District: Oberlin

Students who attend Oberlin Elementary usually attend:

High:

Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.7%

Hispanic:

17.2%

Two or more races:

5.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 65th percentile in 2015 → 46th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (49% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg42%

Kansas avg42%

357^th of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 35% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

163^rd of 264Oberlin among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	47.0	357 of 656	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.9	306 of 653	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.1	384 of 660	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.5	390 of 668	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.8	426 of 670	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.3	305 of 667	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.8	287 of 656	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.4	216 of 659	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.2	279 of 656	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	62.5	238 of 678	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	46.0	458 of 668	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	27.6	570 of 660	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	35.0	503 of 631	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	29.2	526 of 630	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	46.9	425 of 621	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	36.8	460 of 614	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	51.4	356 of 600	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	57.7	284 of 585	51.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	33.6	409 of 591	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	25.0	468 of 591	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	65.7	177 of 574	69.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	47.8	276 of 533	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	64.5	156 of 546	71.4%	★★★★☆
2023	48.2	269 of 541	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.8	126 of 512	75.4%	★★★★☆
2021	69.4	99 of 494	80.0%	★★★★☆
2019	55.9	197 of 509	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.7	258 of 512	49.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	48.3	307 of 605	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.1	281 of 586	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.0	362 of 575	37.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	43.8	338 of 576	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.1	296 of 579	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.9	422 of 584	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.1	423 of 596	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.4	462 of 587	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	43.1	345 of 592	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.3	335 of 574	41.6%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2021)49th percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)48th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)41st percentile-4 vs school

Female (2021)31st percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Science65%+23 vs state

English Language Arts43%~ state avg

Mathematics40%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)					KAP Mathematics (2025)					KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oberlin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	201 W Ash	Oberlin	67749	Decatur County	Oberlin	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 475-2122	232	22	10.6	60.3%	178 (76.7%)	1 (0.4%)	40 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)	47	357^th of 656 public elementary schools	45.6%		51.9	306^th of 653 public elementary schools	53.1%	51	50.0	39.3	55.9	29.4	43.3	29.2	44.8	55.9	26.5	39.7	64.7	64.7	$17,519	$2,329	$15,190
Golden Plains Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	210 W 6th	Selden	67757	Sheridan County	Golden Plains	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 386-4560	71	10	7.4	63.4%	54 (76.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (22.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	37.8	438^th of 656 public elementary schools	33.2%					(n/a)		70.0	36.4		43.3		40.0	18.2		23.3	27.3	27.3	$22,509	$3,013	$19,496

Frequently Asked Questions about Oberlin Elementary

Is Oberlin Elementary a good school?

Oberlin Elementary ranks 357^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Oberlin Elementary?

Students at Oberlin Elementary are 77% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Oberlin Elementary in?

Oberlin

How many students attend Oberlin Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 232 students attended Oberlin Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Oberlin Elementary attend?

Students who attend Oberlin Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

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