Obama Learning Center (Closed 2014)

Obama Learning Center serves 31 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(12-13)
≤20%
61%
(12-13)
≤20%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
61%
12%
White
13%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Obama Learning Center?
31 students attend Obama Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Obama Learning Center students are Black, 13% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Obama Learning Center?
Obama Learning Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Obama Learning Center offer ?
Obama Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Obama Learning Center part of?
Obama Learning Center is part of Saint Paul Public Schools.

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