Barack Obama Elementary School serves 367 students in grades 1-8.
Barack Obama Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barack Obama Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barack Obama Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Barack Obama Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2084 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
97%
15%
White
n/a
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barack Obama Elementary School's ranking?
Barack Obama Elementary School is ranked #2084 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Barack Obama Elementary School?
367 students attend Barack Obama Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Barack Obama Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barack Obama Elementary School offer ?
Barack Obama Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Barack Obama Elementary School part of?
Barack Obama Elementary School is part of Normandy Schools Collaborative School District.
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