- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, VA
Barack Obama Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Barack Obama Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510324000381
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barack Obama Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 63
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Barack Obama Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barack Obama Elementary ranks #2 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Richmond City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510324000381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Barack Obama Elementary shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 510324000381 · Richmond, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 12.5:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Huguenot High (1,469 students)
Barack Obama Elementary shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Barack Obama Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huguenot High
Huguenot High
1,469 students
- River City Mid
River City Middle
1,150 students
- George Wythe H
George Wythe High
1,116 students
- Cardinal Eleme
Cardinal Elementary
821 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High
749 students
- This school 274
Barack Obama Elementary
274 students
What this shows Barack Obama Elementary reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barack Obama Elementary compares
Barack Obama Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 72% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 28% in Virginia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$21,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.0%
White 17.9%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Barack Obama Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond City Public Schools reports $21,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barack Obama Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huguenot High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River City Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barack Obama Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Richmond
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Falling Creek Elementary
Standard public school
823 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Elementary
Standard public school
821 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Maybeury Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dumbarton Elementary
Standard public school
684 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Tuckahoe Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barack Obama Elementary
How many students attend Barack Obama Elementary?
Barack Obama Elementary has 274 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% 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?
99.3% of students at Barack Obama Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barack Obama Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Barack Obama Elementary is African American at 73.0% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barack Obama Elementary?
Barack Obama Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Barack Obama Elementary ranks #2 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond City Public Schools?
Besides Barack Obama Elementary, Richmond City Public Schools also operates Huguenot High (1,469 students), River City Middle (1,150 students), and George Wythe High (1,116 students). See the Richmond City Public Schools district page for the complete list.