At a glance
Reported students
343
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
446
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School: 343 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 287
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
What the reported data says about Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in New Haven. It is one of 35 current school records connected to New Haven School District. NCES reports 343 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, close to the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (48.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (44.9%). English learners represent 35.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 35.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.6%
- Hispanic44.9%
- Black48.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in New Haven School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Celentano BioTech Health and Medical Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
328 reported students
Augusta Lewis Troup School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
300 reported students
Edgewood School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
397 reported students
Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
408 reported students
King/Robinson Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
412 reported students
Worthington Hooker School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
420 reported students
Public schools near Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beecher School Elementary · New Haven School District | PK–08 | 462 | 0.3 mi |
| Elm City Montessori School Elementary · Charter · Elm City Montessori School District | PK–08 | 312 | 0.4 mi |
| Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School Elementary · New Haven School District | PK–08 | 482 | 0.7 mi |
| King/Robinson Magnet School Elementary · New Haven School District | PK–08 | 412 | 0.7 mi |
| Edgewood School Elementary · New Haven School District | KG–08 | 397 | 0.9 mi |
| Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation Elementary · New Haven School District | PK–08 | 489 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
What grades does Barack H. Obama Magnet University School serve?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New Haven School District.
How many students attend Barack H. Obama Magnet University School?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School reported 343 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 287 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Barack H. Obama Magnet University School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 343 students and 29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Barack H. Obama Magnet University School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Barack H. Obama Magnet University School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Barack H. Obama Magnet University School in?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is part of New Haven School District, based in New Haven, CT, which operates 35 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Barack H. Obama Magnet University School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Beecher School (0.3 mi), Elm City Montessori School (0.4 mi), Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.