Serving 501 students in grades 1-6, Barack Obama Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barack Obama Elementary School's student population of 501 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barack Obama Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barack Obama Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3647 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
89%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barack Obama Elementary School's ranking?
Barack Obama Elementary School is ranked #3647 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Barack Obama Elementary School?
501 students attend Barack Obama Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Barack Obama Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barack Obama Elementary School?
Barack Obama Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barack Obama Elementary School offer ?
Barack Obama Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barack Obama Elementary School part of?
Barack Obama Elementary School is part of Hempstead Union Free School District.
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