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#2184 of 2,221 schools in MO
Barack Obama Elementary School
Elementary School · Normandy Schools Collaborative · St. Louis, MO
A Normandy Schools Collaborative elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3883 JENNINGS STATION ROAD, St. Louis, MO 63121
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 9% proficient (2022)
- 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barack Obama Elementary School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 7% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MO 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 Obama Elementary School 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 St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,285
Median home value
$93,900
Median rent
$938/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
52.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laclede Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Fairview PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–3 | 1.4 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Walbridge Elem. Community Ed.Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 1–8 | 1.5 mi | 323 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Normandy Schools Collaborative
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,176NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barack Obama Elementary School is listed in NORMANDY SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barack Obama Elementary School
Barack Obama Elementary School is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of Normandy Schools Collaborative, serving approximately 316 students in grades 1st-8th with a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,184 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barack Obama Elementary School
What grades does Barack Obama Elementary School serve?
Barack Obama Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Barack Obama Elementary School?
Barack Obama Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama Elementary School is 26.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barack Obama Elementary School rank in MO?
Barack Obama Elementary School ranks #2,184 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Barack Obama Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barack Obama Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Obama Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barack Obama Elementary School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Barack Obama Elementary School a charter school?
No, Barack Obama Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barack Obama Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Barack Obama Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barack Obama Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Barack Obama Elementary School 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
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.4%
- Phone
- (314) 493-0850
- Area population (ZIP 63121)
- 24,571
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 63121; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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