- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St. Louis, MO
Barack Obama Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Barack Obama Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292265003189
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barack Obama Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools.
- #8 of 11
- elementary schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Barack Obama Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barack Obama Elementary School ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
District: Normandy Schools Collaborative · Missouri
NCES ID 292265003189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-81 students YoY
Barack Obama Elementary School shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (-20.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-81 students YoY 292265003189 · St. Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 10.1:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Normandy High (688 students)
Barack Obama Elementary School shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (-20.4%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Barack Obama Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Normandy High
Normandy High
688 students
- Lucas Crossing
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex
636 students
- Washington Ele 244
Washington Elem.
244 students
- Normandy Early 236
Normandy Early Learning Center
236 students
- This school 233
Barack Obama Elementary School
233 students
- Jefferson Elem 214
Jefferson Elem.
214 students
What this shows Barack Obama Elementary School reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barack Obama Elementary School compares
Barack Obama Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Missouri - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.1%
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
$16,176
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 2.1%
White 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Barack Obama Elementary School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Normandy Schools Collaborative reports $16,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barack Obama Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Normandy Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barack Obama Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in St. Louis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Triumph Academy
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Kipp Wisdom Academy
Standard public school
285 students 7.1:1 students per teacher
Mosaic Elementary
Standard public school
258 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Eagle Tower Grove East
Standard public school
161 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning
Standard public school
108 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Eagle Gravois Park
Standard public school
91 students 5.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barack Obama Elementary School
How many students attend Barack Obama Elementary School?
Barack Obama Elementary School has 233 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St. Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), down 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barack Obama Elementary School?
99.2% of students at Barack Obama Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barack Obama Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Barack Obama Elementary School is African American at 91.4% of enrollment, in St. Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barack Obama Elementary School?
Barack Obama Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Obama Elementary School rank among elementary schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Barack Obama Elementary School ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in St. Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in St. Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Normandy Schools Collaborative?
Besides Barack Obama Elementary School, Normandy Schools Collaborative also operates Normandy High (688 students), Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex (636 students), and Washington Elem. (244 students). See the Normandy Schools Collaborative district page for the complete list.