At a glance
Reported students
425
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
617
President Barack Obama Elementary School: 425 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
12.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. 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
- 417
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about President Barack Obama Elementary School
President Barack Obama Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Jersey City. It is one of 39 current school records connected to Jersey City Public Schools. NCES reports 425 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, close to the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 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 (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.8%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking President Barack Obama Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 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 2 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
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White6.6%
- Hispanic27.8%
- Black56%
- Asian7.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial1.2%
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 Jersey City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Julia A. Barnes School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
433 reported students
Martin Center for the Arts
Elementary · Grades PK–08
359 reported students
Nicolaus Copernicus School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
497 reported students
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
335 reported students
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
320 reported students
Dr. Paul Rafalides School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
318 reported students
Public schools near President Barack Obama Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School Elementary · Jersey City Public Schools | PK–05 | 607 | 0.4 mi |
| Jersey City Community Charter School Elementary · Charter · Jersey City Community Charter School | KG–08 | 561 | 0.4 mi |
| Whitney M. Young Jr. School Elementary · Jersey City Public Schools | PK–08 | 623 | 0.4 mi |
| James F. Murray School Elementary · Jersey City Public Schools | PK–08 | 642 | 0.4 mi |
| Soaring Heights Charter School Elementary · Charter · Soaring Heights Charter School | KG–08 | 272 | 0.6 mi |
| Martin Center for the Arts Elementary · Jersey City Public Schools | PK–08 | 359 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about President Barack Obama Elementary School
What grades does President Barack Obama Elementary School serve?
President Barack Obama Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jersey City Public Schools.
How many students attend President Barack Obama Elementary School?
President Barack Obama Elementary School reported 425 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 417 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at President Barack Obama Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 425 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is President Barack Obama Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
President Barack Obama Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jersey City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of President Barack Obama Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84% 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 President Barack Obama Elementary School in?
President Barack Obama Elementary School is part of Jersey City Public Schools, based in Jersey City, NJ, which operates 39 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near President Barack Obama Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School (0.4 mi), Jersey City Community Charter School (0.4 mi), Whitney M. Young Jr. School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.