Serving 712 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 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
J E Ober Elementary School's student population of 712 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026
J E Ober Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J E Ober Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1199 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is J E Ober Elementary School's ranking?
J E Ober Elementary School is ranked #1199 out of 1,743 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
712 students attend J E Ober Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of J E Ober Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, 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 14:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J E Ober Elementary School part of?
J E Ober Elementary School is part of Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School Corporation School District.
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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.
Review J E Ober Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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