Barack Obama Elementary vs George W. Carver Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 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
George W. Carver Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Elementary Richmond, Virginia | George W. Carver Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #858 of 1,142 | #1139 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15225 of 50,301 | #44024 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 274 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.4% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 34% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barack Obama Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 21.3).
- •Barack Obama Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 34%).
- •Barack Obama Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 33%).
- •George W. Carver Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100.4%).
- •Barack Obama Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.2).
- •George W. Carver Elementary is the larger school with 404 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 George W. Carver Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barack Obama Elementary ranks higher (64.3 vs 21.3 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 and George W. Carver Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Elementary: 274. George W. Carver Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Elementary and George W. Carver Elementary rank in Virginia?
Barack Obama Elementary is 858th of 1,142 and George W. Carver Elementary is 1139th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).