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Barack Obama Elementary School

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About Barack Obama Elementary School

Barack Obama Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in Jackson, Mississippi. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 242 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Jackson. With about 14.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.9 students per teacher. Jackson Public Schools runs 40 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Hinds County. Within 5 miles there are 46 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	750 N. Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39202
Phone	(601) 960-5334
School district	Jackson Public Schools
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	242
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	14.3
Students per teacher	16.9
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, Hinds County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 280219001052). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Barack Obama Elementary School serve?

Barack Obama Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Barack Obama Elementary School?

Barack Obama Elementary School reported 242 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama Elementary School?

About 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 242 students and 14.3 teachers in federal data.

Is Barack Obama Elementary School a public or charter school?

Barack Obama Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Barack Obama Elementary School in?

Barack Obama Elementary School is part of Jackson Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ms/jackson-public-schools/

Where is Barack Obama Elementary School located?

Barack Obama Elementary School is at 750 N. Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39202. The phone number is (601) 960-5334.

How many other schools are near Barack Obama Elementary School?

There are 46 other schools within 5 miles of Barack Obama Elementary School in our directory.