Excellent
#65 of 863 schools in MS
Top 7% in state
Barack H Obama Elementary School
Elementary School · Jackson Public School District · Jackson, MS
A Jackson Public School District elementary school where students score 47 points above what's typical for similar communities.
750 N CONGRESS STREET, Jackson, MS 39202
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barack H Obama Elementary School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 87% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MS 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 School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,250
Median home value
$211,300
Median rent
$876/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
31.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cares SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 1–12 | 1.0 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Galloway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Ida B. Wells Apac SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 4–5 | 1.3 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| John Hopkins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 279 | Compare → |
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.
Jackson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #2 of 46
- District spending per student
- $13,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barack H Obama Elementary School is listed in JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barack H Obama Elementary School
Barack H Obama Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, MS, part of Jackson Public School District, serving approximately 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barack H Obama Elementary School
What grades does Barack H Obama Elementary School serve?
Barack H Obama Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Barack H Obama Elementary School?
Barack H Obama Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barack H Obama Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barack H Obama Elementary School is 16.2:1. 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 School rank in MS?
Barack H Obama Elementary School ranks #65 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Barack H Obama Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barack H Obama Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barack H Obama Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Barack H Obama Elementary School a charter school?
No, Barack H Obama Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barack H Obama Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Barack H Obama Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barack H Obama Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Barack H 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hinds County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.1%
- Phone
- (601) 960-5333
- Area population (ZIP 39202)
- 7,023
- Area average commute
- 15.2 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 39202; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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