Barack Obama Elementary School vs Joseph McNeil School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 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
Joseph McNeil School
Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
359 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Elementary School Hempstead, New York | Joseph McNeil School Hempstead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1803 of 2,536 | #2346 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #33335 of 50,301 | #43788 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–6 | Grades 1–6 |
| Students | 439 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 21% |
| city | Hempstead | Hempstead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barack Obama Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 21.7).
- •Barack Obama Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 21%).
- •Barack Obama Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Joseph McNeil School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 82.9%).
- •Barack Obama Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Barack Obama Elementary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 359.
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 Joseph McNeil School?
On the Success Index (US), Barack Obama Elementary School ranks higher (37.9 vs 21.7 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 Joseph McNeil School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hempstead and Hempstead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Elementary School: 439. Joseph McNeil School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Elementary School and Joseph McNeil School rank in New York?
Barack Obama Elementary School is 1803rd of 2,536 and Joseph McNeil School is 2346th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).