Barack Obama Elementary School vs California Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama Elementary School
Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
439 students
California Avenue Elementary School
Uniondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Elementary School Hempstead, New York | California Avenue Elementary School Uniondale, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1803 of 2,536 | #1229 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #33335 of 50,301 | #22125 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 439 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| city | Hempstead | Uniondale |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •California Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 37.9).
- •California Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •California Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •California Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 82.9%).
- •California Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.7).
- •California Avenue Elementary School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 439.
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 California Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), California Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (54.3 vs 37.9 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 California Avenue Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hempstead and Uniondale in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Elementary School: 439. California Avenue Elementary School: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Elementary School and California Avenue Elementary School rank in New York?
Barack Obama Elementary School is 1803rd of 2,536 and California Avenue Elementary School is 1229th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).