Barack Obama Elementary School vs Jefferson Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.4 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
Jefferson Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
214 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Elementary School St. Louis, Missouri | Jefferson Elem. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1139 of 1,159 | #1149 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #49223 of 50,301 | #49561 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 233 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 12% |
| city | St. Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barack Obama Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.8 vs 9.6).
- •Jefferson Elem. does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •Jefferson Elem. does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Barack Obama Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.5).
- •Barack Obama Elementary School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 214.
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 Jefferson Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Barack Obama Elementary School ranks higher (10.8 vs 9.6 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 Jefferson Elem.?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between St. Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Elementary School: 233. Jefferson Elem.: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Elementary School and Jefferson Elem. rank in Missouri?
Barack Obama Elementary School is 1139th of 1,159 and Jefferson Elem. is 1149th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).