BARACK H. OBAMA ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 949 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology, located in the Cliftondale area of Atlanta, Georgia, is a specialized educational institution within the Atlanta Public Schools district. As a magnet school, it focuses on integrating technology into its core curriculum to foster critical thinking, digital literacy, and problem-solving skills among its elementary-aged students. The school aims to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares young learners for future success in a rapidly evolving, tech-driven global society.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging student engagement through hands-on learning experiences and extracurricular activities. By leveraging its magnet status, the school draws families who are seeking a focused learning pathway that blends traditional academics with modern technological applications. With a strong commitment to community and student development, Barack H. Obama Elementary serves as a hub for academic excellence and innovation within the local Atlanta community.
For more information, contact Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology at (678) 874-4402 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
BARACK H. OBAMA ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY is a public Title I school in Atlanta, GA with about 949 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- DeKalb County
- Total Students:
- 949
- Teachers:
- 52.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 949 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BARACK H. OBAMA ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 93.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- White
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.