Barack Obama Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jackson, Mississippi 39202 · Jackson Public Schools
#54 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi
#15837 of 50,301 nationally
About Barack Obama Elementary School
Barack Obama Elementary School is a public elementary located in Jackson, in the Jackson Public Schools school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 242 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 54th of 427 ranked elementary schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 242.
There are 42 schools in Jackson; Barack Obama Elementary School ranks 3rd of 40 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)92%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Barack Obama Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 92%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Barack Obama Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wells APAC Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
40 students · 2.0 km away
Galloway Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students · 2.1 km away
Murrah High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,259 students · 2.2 km away
Lanier Junior/Senior High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 7–12
895 students · 2.3 km away
Blackburn Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
317 students · 2.7 km away
Isable Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
244 students · 3.9 km away
Pecan Park Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students · 4.0 km away
Provine High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
791 students · 4.1 km away
Walton Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students · 4.1 km away
Jim Hill High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
975 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
West Bolivar Elementary
Rosedale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
242 students
Durant Elementary School
Durant · Public elementary · Grades K–5
242 students
Fairview Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
Isable Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
244 students
Moorhead Central School
Moorhead · Public elementary · Grades K–8
245 students
Edna M Scott Elementary School
Leland · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
239 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Barack Obama Elementary School a good school?
Barack Obama Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 63.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #54 of 427 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Barack Obama Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Barack Obama Elementary School ranks #54 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi and #15837 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Barack Obama Elementary School?
Barack Obama Elementary School had 242 students in 2025.
Is Barack Obama Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Barack Obama Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Barack Obama Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Barack Obama Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.