Barack Obama Elementary School

3101 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barack Obama Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barack Obama Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Barack Obama Elementary School's student population of 276 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Barack Obama Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barack Obama Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1767 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
54%
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20-29%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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7%
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Hispanic
3%
18%
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Black
88%
22%
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White
6%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barack Obama Elementary School's ranking?
Barack Obama Elementary School is ranked #1767 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Barack Obama Elementary School often compared to?
Barack Obama Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George W. Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Barack Obama Elementary School?
276 students attend Barack Obama Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Barack Obama Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barack Obama Elementary School?
Barack Obama Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barack Obama Elementary School offer ?
Barack Obama Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barack Obama Elementary School part of?
Barack Obama Elementary School is part of Richmond City PBLC Schs School District.

School Reviews

5   11/24/2022
Great overall school.
- Posted by Parent - Wayne

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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