- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlanta, GA
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology
Federal NCES profile for Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174004248
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #65 of 70
- schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology has class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology ranks #65 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174004248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology held near 918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 130174004248 · Atlanta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
844 enr · 17.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology held near 918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- This school 844
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology
844 students
What this shows Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology reports 844 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology compares
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
844
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Georgia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 844 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.0%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~844 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology
How many students attend Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology?
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology has 844 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 949 (2022-23) → 918 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
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 17.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology?
100.0% of students at Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology?
The largest demographic group at Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology is African American at 89.3% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology?
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology rank among schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology ranks #65 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.