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Barack H. Obama Magnet University School

New Haven, Connecticut · Grades PreK to 4 · New Haven School District

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About Barack H. Obama Magnet University School

Located in New Haven, Connecticut, Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is a public school for pre-K through grade 4. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 343 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in New Haven. There are about 11.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (29 teachers in all). It is one of 37 schools in New Haven School District. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in South Central Connecticut Planning Region. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Within 5 miles there are 84 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	69 Farnham Ave, New Haven, CT 06515
Phone	(475) 220-4800
School district	New Haven School District
Grades	PreK to 4
Students (2024-25)	343
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	29
Students per teacher	11.8
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 090279001509). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Barack H. Obama Magnet University School serve?

Barack H. Obama Magnet University School serves pre-K through grade 4.

How many students attend Barack H. Obama Magnet University School?

Barack H. Obama Magnet University School reported 343 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Barack H. Obama Magnet University School?

About 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 343 students and 29 teachers in federal data.

Is Barack H. Obama Magnet University School a public or charter school?

Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Barack H. Obama Magnet University School in?

Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is part of New Haven School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ct/new-haven-school-district/

Where is Barack H. Obama Magnet University School located?

Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is at 69 Farnham Ave, New Haven, CT 06515. The phone number is (475) 220-4800.

How many other schools are near Barack H. Obama Magnet University School?

There are 84 other schools within 5 miles of Barack H. Obama Magnet University School in our directory.