Barack H. Obama Magnet University School vs Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
343 students
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
489 students
| Measure | Barack H. Obama Magnet University School New Haven, Connecticut | Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #516 of 596 | #479 of 596 |
| National rank | #39175 of 50,301 | #33207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 343 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| city | New Haven | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 29.0).
- •Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation does better on math proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 79.3%).
- •Barack H. Obama Magnet University School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.8).
- •Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation is the larger school with 489 students compared with 343.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barack H. Obama Magnet University School better than Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation ranks higher (38.1 vs 29.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barack H. Obama Magnet University School and Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between New Haven and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School: 343. Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack H. Obama Magnet University School and Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation rank in Connecticut?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is 516th of 596 and Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation is 479th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).