BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Barack Obama Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Upper Marlboro, MD with about 747 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, Barack Obama Elementary 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 Obama Elementary School, located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, serves as a public educational institution within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Named in honor of the 44th President of the United States, the school is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and civic engagement. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local community, providing elementary education that aims to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.
The school's curriculum is aligned with state and district standards, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Barack Obama Elementary typically offers various extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the student experience, including opportunities for creative expression, physical education, and community involvement. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and achievement, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become productive and responsible citizens in an evolving global society.
For more information, contact Barack Obama Elementary at (301) 574-4020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-9359
(301) 574-4020
BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Upper Marlboro, MD with about 747 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Prince George's County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 747
- Teachers:
- 40.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 747 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 93.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- White
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 52.5%
- Male
- 47.5%
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.