OBAMA SERVICE LEARNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OBAMA SERVICE LEARNING ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Saint Paul Public Schools school district, located in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 394 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 25 teachers, OBAMA SERVICE LEARNING ELEMENTARY 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.

OBAMA SERVICE LEARNING ELEMENTARY, located in the Merriam Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a unique K-5 school within the Saint Paul Public Schools district that centers its curriculum around the philosophy of service learning. Rather than treating community service as an extracurricular activity, the school integrates it directly into daily instruction. Students are encouraged to identify community needs, develop solutions, and apply what they learn in the classroom to real-world projects, fostering a strong sense of civic responsibility and social awareness from a young age.

The school is widely recognized for its inclusive atmosphere and its commitment to developing "the whole child." By engaging in collaborative projects that benefit their local and global communities, students at Obama Service Learning develop critical thinking, leadership, and empathy skills. Supported by a dedicated staff and a highly active parent-teacher organization, the school creates a tight-knit environment that emphasizes project-based learning and the belief that even young students can make a meaningful, positive impact on the world around them.

For more information, contact OBAMA SERVICE LEARNING ELEMENTARY at (651) 293-8625 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.