Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Obama Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
218 students
Showing 2006–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2006–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤5%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤5%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2006–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
93%
9%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
66%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2006–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
36%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
How many students attend Obama Elementary School?
218 students attend Obama Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Obama Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Obama Elementary School?
Obama Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Obama Elementary School offer ?
Obama Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Obama Elementary School part of?
Obama Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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