Barack Obama Leadership Academy vs Hamilton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama Leadership Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
329 students
Hamilton Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
358 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Leadership Academy Detroit, Michigan | Hamilton Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1580 of 1,581 | #1304 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #50231 of 50,301 | #44028 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 329 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 41.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | – |
| Math proficiency | 3% | – |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.3 vs 4.0).
- •Barack Obama Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 97.2%).
- •Hamilton Academy does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 41.1).
- •Hamilton Academy is the larger school with 358 students compared with 329.
- •Barack Obama Leadership Academy is a charter school while Hamilton Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Obama Leadership Academy better than Hamilton Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Academy ranks higher (21.3 vs 4.0 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 Obama Leadership Academy and Hamilton Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy: 329. Hamilton Academy: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Leadership Academy and Hamilton Academy rank in Michigan?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy is 1580th of 1,581 and Hamilton Academy is 1304th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).