Serving 217 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 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Barack H Obama Elementary School's student population of 217 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 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)
75-79%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
96%
47%
White
1%
43%
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%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Barack H Obama Elementary School?
217 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 equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
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.
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