- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jersey City, NJ
President Barack Obama Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for President Barack Obama Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340783002824
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
President Barack Obama Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #14 of 28
- schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
President Barack Obama Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, President Barack Obama Elementary School ranks #14 of 28 schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783002824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
President Barack Obama Elementary School shrank from 420 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 340783002824 · Jersey City, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 13.7:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
President Barack Obama Elementary School shrank from 420 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
President Barack Obama Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William L Dick
William L Dickinson High School
1,786 students
- James J Ferris
James J Ferris High School
1,364 students
- Cornelia F. Br
Cornelia F. Bradford School
1,082 students
- Joseph H. Bren
Joseph H. Brensinger School
926 students
- Christa Mcauli
Christa Mcauliffe School
906 students
- This school 425
President Barack Obama Elementary School
425 students
What this shows President Barack Obama Elementary School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How President Barack Obama Elementary School compares
President Barack Obama Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 109% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.5%
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
$27,184
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
Asian 7.1%
White 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, President Barack Obama Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Jersey City Public Schools reports $27,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How President Barack Obama Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William L Dickinson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James J Ferris High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cornelia F. Bradford School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Brensinger School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to President Barack Obama Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Jersey City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about President Barack Obama Elementary School
How many students attend President Barack Obama Elementary School?
President Barack Obama Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at President Barack Obama Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at President Barack Obama Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at President Barack Obama Elementary School?
61.9% of students at President Barack Obama Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of President Barack Obama Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at President Barack Obama Elementary School is African American at 56.0% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for President Barack Obama Elementary School?
President Barack Obama Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 President Barack Obama Elementary School rank among schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, President Barack Obama Elementary School ranks #14 of 28 schools in Jersey City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jersey City on the city page.
What other schools are in Jersey City Public Schools?
Besides President Barack Obama Elementary School, Jersey City Public Schools also operates William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students), James J Ferris High School (1,364 students), and Cornelia F. Bradford School (1,082 students). See the Jersey City Public Schools district page for the complete list.