Oberle (William) Elementary School

500 South Caledonia Way
Bear, DE 19701

www.christinak12.org/OberleES

512 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

William Oberle Elementary School, located in Bear, Delaware, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Christina School District. Catering to students in the early elementary grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and character education to prepare children for future academic success.

Beyond its core academic mission, Oberle Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative partnership between families, staff, and the local community. The school environment is characterized by an inclusive atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and active engagement through various school events and programs. By striving to maintain high standards of teaching while providing a safe and nurturing space, William Oberle Elementary aims to inspire a lifelong love of learning and a sense of belonging in every student who walks through its doors.

512

Total Students

39.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oberle (William) Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	279
Black	155
Asian	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
279 (54.5%)
Black
155 (30.3%)
White
59 (11.5%)
Two or More
12 (2.3%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Christina School District
Phone:	(302)834-5910
Website:	http://www.christinak12.org/OberleES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 87