Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barack H Obama Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barack H Obama Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Barack H Obama Elementary School's student population of 239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barack H Obama Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barack H Obama Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 805 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
96%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barack H Obama Elementary School's ranking?
Barack H Obama Elementary School is ranked #3 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Barack H Obama Elementary School often compared to?
Barack H Obama Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Casey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Barack H Obama Elementary School?
239 students attend Barack H Obama Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Barack H Obama Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barack H Obama Elementary School?
Barack H Obama Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barack H Obama Elementary School offer ?
Barack H Obama Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Barack H Obama Elementary School part of?
Barack H Obama Elementary School is part of Jackson Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Barack H Obama Elementary School located?
Barack H Obama Elementary School is located in the Belhaven neighborhood of Jackson, MS. There are 4 other public schools located in Belhaven.
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