BARACK H OBAMA LEARNING ACADEMY

Barack H Obama Learning Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hazel Crest SD 152-5 school district, located in Markham, IL with about 476 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 31 teachers, Barack H Obama Learning Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Learning Academy, located in Markham, Illinois, serves as a public elementary school within the Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144. The academy is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the surrounding community, focusing on building foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive and structured learning environment. The school prioritizes core curriculum subjects like literacy and mathematics while emphasizing the importance of character development and civic responsibility, reflecting the values often associated with its namesake.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the academy strives to engage students through a variety of extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future educational pursuits. As a cornerstone of the Markham community, Barack H. Obama Learning Academy remains committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through collaborative learning and faculty mentorship.

For more information, contact Barack H Obama Learning Academy at (708) 825-2400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

16448 S Park Ave
Markham, IL 60428
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BARACK H OBAMA LEARNING ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Markham, IL with about 476 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
476
Teachers:
31.54
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 476 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BARACK H OBAMA LEARNING ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 85% of the student body.

Black or African American
85.1%
Hispanic/Latino
14.5%
White
0.4%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

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.