Oberlin Elementary School

Allen Parish
110 South 4th Street
Oberlin, LA 70655
262 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Oberlin Elementary School, located at 110 South 4th Street in Oberlin, Louisiana, serves as a primary educational institution within the Allen Parish School District. As a community-focused school, it provides foundational instruction for students in the early stages of their academic careers, emphasizing core curriculum subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. The school is committed to creating a supportive environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social development, helping students build the necessary skills to succeed as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Oberlin Elementary functions as a central hub for the local community. The school benefits from the close-knit nature of Allen Parish, often promoting parental involvement and community engagement to enrich the student experience. By focusing on small-town values and individualized attention, the institution aims to prepare its young learners for future success while maintaining a safe, nurturing, and inclusive atmosphere for all children in the Oberlin area.
262
Total Students
28.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    169 (64.5%)
  • Black
    69 (26.3%)
  • Two or More
    18 (6.9%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.3%)
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: N/A
District: Allen Parish
Phone: (337)639-2241
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 170
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 36
Kindergarten 27
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 32
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 27
Grade 6 43
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Elton Elementary School
Jefferson Davis Parish
221 Students
614 Powell Road
Elton, LA 70532 (9.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th