Serving 293 students in grades 4-5, Barack Obama Sch Of Leadership And Stem ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barack Obama Sch Of Leadership And Stem ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Barack Obama Sch Of Leadership And Stem's student population of 293 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Barack Obama Sch Of Leadership And Stem is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
81%
17%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Barack Obama Sch Of Leadership And Stem?
293 students attend Barack Obama Sch Of Leadership And Stem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Barack Obama Sch Of Leadership And Stem students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barack Obama Sch Of Leadership And Stem?
Barack Obama Sch Of Leadership And Stem has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barack Obama Sch Of Leadership And Stem offer ?
Barack Obama Sch Of Leadership And Stem offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Barack Obama Sch Of Leadership And Stem part of?
Barack Obama Sch Of Leadership And Stem is part of Park Forest SD 163 School District.
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