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#1391 of 1,823 schools in IN
J E Ober Elementary School
Elementary School · Garrett-keyser-butler Com Sch Corp · Garrett, IN
A Garrett-keyser-butler Com Sch Corp elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 E Houston St, Garrett, IN 46738
- Math 32% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J E Ober Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J E Ober Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low149/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,212
Median home value
$156,300
Median rent
$855/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46738; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Mckenney-harrison Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| James R Watson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Oak Farm SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 230 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Garrett-keyser-butler Com Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
J E Ober Elementary School is listed in Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J E Ober Elementary School
J E Ober Elementary School is a public elementary school in Garrett, IN, part of Garrett-keyser-butler Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 712 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,391 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J E Ober Elementary School
What grades does J E Ober Elementary School serve?
J E Ober Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend J E Ober Elementary School?
J E Ober Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 712 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J E Ober Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J E Ober Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J E Ober Elementary School rank in IN?
J E Ober Elementary School ranks #1,391 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is J E Ober Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
J E Ober Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at J E Ober Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J E Ober Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J E Ober Elementary School a charter school?
No, J E Ober Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J E Ober Elementary School a Title I school?
No, J E Ober Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J E Ober Elementary School?
58.4% of students at J E Ober Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 712
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (260) 357-3112
- Area population (ZIP 46738)
- 8,462
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46738; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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