Serving 844 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 844 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology's student population of 844 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
844 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1715 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
89%
36%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology's ranking?
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology is ranked #1715 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology often compared to?
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology?
844 students attend Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology?
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology offer ?
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology part of?
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology is part of Dekalb County School District.
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