D
Needs Improvement
41/100

J E Ober Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 801 E Houston St, Garrett, IN 46738
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 29th percentile in Indiana
Growth
D
Students gain 0.75 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 14th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

41
Repit Score
out of 100
712
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%29/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%14/100Students gain 0.75 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.79 in 2009–19; 16th percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −23 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency33% (−14 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency45% (−0 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%44%reading -22 pts, math -18 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income22%37%reading -13 pts, math -5 pts16th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 801 E Houston St
City Garrett
ZIP Code 46738
District 1803840
NCES School ID 180384000606
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46738

Understanding the community around J E Ober Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,656
Per Capita Income $29,761
Poverty Rate 8.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%
High School or Higher 88.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $139,800
Median Rent $827
Owner-Occupied 83.7%
Renter-Occupied 16.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for J E Ober Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.2%
Hispanic/Latino 4.9%
Two or More Races 4.2%
Black 0.6%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 712
Teachers (FTE) 50.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for J E Ober Elementary School?
J E Ober Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend J E Ober Elementary School?
J E Ober Elementary School has 712 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does J E Ober Elementary School serve?
J E Ober Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does J E Ober Elementary School receive per student?
J E Ober Elementary School receives $13,588 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around J E Ober Elementary School in 46738 ▼
Avg Home Value
$211,547
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1-Year Change
+8.0%
% Renters
16.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026