Barack Obama Elementary School vs Fairview Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama Elementary School
St. Louis · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
233 students
Fairview Primary
Jennings · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
284 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Elementary School St. Louis, Missouri | Fairview Primary Jennings, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1139 of 1,159 | #965 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #49223 of 50,301 | #40383 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 233 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 54.5% |
| city | St. Louis | Jennings |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 10.8).
- •Fairview Primary does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 7%).
- •Fairview Primary does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 14%).
- •Barack Obama Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.7).
- •Fairview Primary is the larger school with 284 students compared with 233.
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 Elementary School better than Fairview Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview Primary ranks higher (27.0 vs 10.8 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 Elementary School and Fairview Primary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between St. Louis and Jennings in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Elementary School: 233. Fairview Primary: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Elementary School and Fairview Primary rank in Missouri?
Barack Obama Elementary School is 1139th of 1,159 and Fairview Primary is 965th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).