Very Good
#517 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 23% in state
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology
Elementary School · Dekalb County · Atlanta, GA
A Dekalb County elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3132 Clifton Church Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
- Math 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 17 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,491
Median home value
$401,800
Median rent
$1,570/mo
College educated
55.5%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dekalb County
- Schools in district
- 131
- Rank in district
- #24 of 131
- District spending per student
- $15,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology is listed in DeKalb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology is a public elementary school in Atlanta, GA, part of Dekalb County, serving approximately 918 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #517 of 2,268 schools in GA.
State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology
What grades does Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology serve?
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology?
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology has an enrollment of approximately 918 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology rank in GA?
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology ranks #517 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology a charter school?
No, Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology a Title I school?
No, Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology?
100.0% of students at Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 918
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (678) 874-4402
- Area population (ZIP 30316)
- 35,040
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30316; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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