Barack Obama Elementary vs Frances W. McClenney Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
Frances W. McClenney Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Frances W. McClenney Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #858 of 1,142 | #1075 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15225 of 50,301 | #27080 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 274 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.4% | 100.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barack Obama Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 47.1).
- •Barack Obama Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Barack Obama Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Frances W. McClenney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.3% vs 100.4%).
- •Barack Obama Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.8).
- •Frances W. McClenney Elementary is the larger school with 302 students compared with 274.
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 better than Frances W. McClenney Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barack Obama Elementary ranks higher (64.3 vs 47.1 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 and Frances W. McClenney Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Elementary: 274. Frances W. McClenney Elementary: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Elementary and Frances W. McClenney Elementary rank in Virginia?
Barack Obama Elementary is 858th of 1,142 and Frances W. McClenney Elementary is 1075th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).