Barack H. Obama Magnet University School

www.nhps.net

311 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

The **Strong 21st Century Communications Magnet and SCSU Lab School**, located in New Haven, Connecticut, is a specialized K-8 institution dedicated to integrating rigorous academic standards with a focus on modern communication technologies. As a magnet school, it draws students from the broader community, emphasizing the development of essential 21st-century skills—such as critical thinking, digital literacy, and collaborative problem-solving—to prepare students for success in a globalized society.

A defining feature of the school is its unique partnership with Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). As a "Lab School," Strong serves as a collaborative site for teacher training, educational research, and the implementation of innovative pedagogical strategies. This relationship ensures that students benefit from current educational practices and a curriculum that is frequently enriched by the expertise and resources of a university setting, fostering a dynamic and research-informed learning environment.

311

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	137
Black	137
Asian	6
Two or More	16

Hispanic
137 (44.1 %)
Black
137 (44.1 %)
Two or More
16 (5.1 %)
White
15 (4.8 %)
Asian
6 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Haven School District
Phone:	(475)220-4800
Website:	http://www.nhps.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	144	46.3%
Male	167	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)