Enrollment
844
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130174004248
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology — Atlanta, GA
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 26/100.
👥 Class size 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology reports 844 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 48.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 65% above the Georgia average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 844 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dekalb County spends $16,212 per pupil district-wide, above the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.6% from local sources (property taxes), 32.7% from the state, and 15.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 71% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
— 37% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,212
per pupil, district-wide
— above Georgia avg of $15,679
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.
Overview
Enrollment 844 Top 71% in Georgia — larger than 29% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Students per teacher 19.8:1 +37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +65% vs state
NCES ID 130174004248
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 844:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dekalb County, which includes Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology.
$16,212
Per student
+3%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 51.6%
State 32.7%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
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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 other school in Atlanta, GA.
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 19.8:1, which is 37% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 26/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.