BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.hempsteadschools.org

501 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Barack Obama Elementary School, located at 176 William Street in Hempstead, New York, is a primary educational institution operating under the Hempstead Union Free School District. The school serves a diverse community, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the early grades. Its mission is aligned with the broader district goals of fostering student achievement, promoting social-emotional growth, and preparing young learners for the transition into middle school and beyond.

As part of the Hempstead public school system, the school emphasizes a structured curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for personal and character development. The institution serves as a vital community hub, working to address the specific educational needs of its student population in Hempstead. Families and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school programs, academic resources, and district policies through the official Hempstead School District website.

501

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	444
Black	45
Asian	4
Two or More	3

Hispanic
444 (88.6 %)
Black
45 (9.0 %)
White
5 (1.0 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Two or More
3 (0.6 %)

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:	HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)434-4401
Website:	http://www.hempsteadschools.org
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 80