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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1168 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
93%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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
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