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).
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.
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?
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