Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology

3132 Clifton Church Rd SE
Atlanta, GA 30316

949 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

949

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	34
Black	876
Asian	1
Two or More	26
American Indian	5

Black
876 (92.3 %)
Hispanic
34 (3.6 %)
Two or More
26 (2.7 %)
White
7 (0.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)874-4402
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	949
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	844
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 70

Kindergarten 143

Grade 1 140

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 151

Grade 4 153

Grade 5 164