- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hempstead, NY
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361413001156
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Hempstead · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Barack Obama Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barack Obama Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Hempstead, NY.
School address
District: Hempstead Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361413001156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Barack Obama Elementary School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 361413001156 · Hempstead, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 15.7:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempstead High School (1,879 students)
Barack Obama Elementary School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Barack Obama Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempstead High
Hempstead High School
1,879 students
- Alverta B Gray 748
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School
748 students
- Rhodes Academy 631
Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts
631 students
- Prospect Eleme 441
Prospect Elementary School
441 students
- This school 439
Barack Obama Elementary School
439 students
- Jackson Main E 436
Jackson Main Elementary School
436 students
What this shows Barack Obama Elementary School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barack Obama Elementary School compares
Barack Obama Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.0%
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
$35,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 85.6%
African American 11.8%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Barack Obama Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Hempstead Union Free School District reports $35,470 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prospect Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Main Elementary School | 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
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barack Obama Elementary School
How many students attend Barack Obama Elementary School?
Barack Obama Elementary School has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hempstead, NY. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barack Obama Elementary School?
64.1% of students at Barack Obama Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barack Obama Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Barack Obama Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment, in Hempstead, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barack Obama Elementary School?
Barack Obama Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Hempstead?
By Resource Investment Index, Barack Obama Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Hempstead, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hempstead on the city page.
What other schools are in Hempstead Union Free School District?
Besides Barack Obama Elementary School, Hempstead Union Free School District also operates Hempstead High School (1,879 students), Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School (748 students), and Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts (631 students). See the Hempstead Union Free School District district page for the complete list.