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#1612 of 2,466 schools in NJ
President Barack Obama Elementary School
Elementary School · Jersey City Public Schools · Jersey City, NJ
A Jersey City Public Schools elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1830 KENNEDY BLVD, Jersey City, NJ 07305
- Math 11% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at President Barack Obama Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where President Barack Obama Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,593/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jersey City), 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
$77,126
Median home value
$418,200
Median rent
$1,610/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
42.6%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07305; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| James F. Murray SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 650 | Compare → |
| Jersey City Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Whitney M. Young Jr. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 603 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Jersey City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #25 of 39
- District spending per student
- $28,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
President Barack Obama Elementary School is listed in Jersey City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About President Barack Obama Elementary School
President Barack Obama Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Public Schools, serving approximately 397 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,612 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about President Barack Obama Elementary School
What grades does President Barack Obama Elementary School serve?
President Barack Obama Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend President Barack Obama Elementary School?
President Barack Obama Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at President Barack Obama Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at President Barack Obama Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does President Barack Obama Elementary School rank in NJ?
President Barack Obama Elementary School ranks #1,612 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is President Barack Obama Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
President Barack Obama Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 President Barack Obama Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, President Barack Obama Elementary School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is President Barack Obama Elementary School a charter school?
No, President Barack Obama Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is President Barack Obama Elementary School a Title I school?
No, President Barack Obama Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for President Barack Obama Elementary School?
71.5% of students at President 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (201) 915-6550
- Area population (ZIP 07305)
- 71,643
- Area average commute
- 38.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 07305; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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