Barack Obama Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
38 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(19-20)29%
29%
Black
(19-20)68%
15%
White
(19-20)3%
43%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
65%
33%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Barack Obama Elementary School?
356 students attend Barack Obama Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Barack Obama Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Barack Obama Elementary School offer ?
Barack Obama Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Barack Obama Elementary School part of?
Barack Obama Elementary School is part of Asbury Park School District.
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