Barack Obama Elementary School vs Laclede Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.8 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
Laclede Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
264 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Elementary School St. Louis, Missouri | Laclede Elem. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1139 of 1,159 | #1150 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #49223 of 50,301 | #49634 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 233 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 7.5% |
| 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 9.3).
- •Laclede Elem. does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 7%).
- •Barack Obama Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (14% vs 12%).
- •Barack Obama Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •Laclede Elem. is the larger school with 264 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 Laclede Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Barack Obama Elementary School ranks higher (10.8 vs 9.3 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 Laclede Elem.?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between St. Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Elementary School: 233. Laclede Elem.: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Elementary School and Laclede Elem. rank in Missouri?
Barack Obama Elementary School is 1139th of 1,159 and Laclede Elem. is 1150th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).