D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Barack Obama Elementary School

📚 01 – 08 🏫 School
📍 3883 JENNINGS STATION ROAD, St. Louis, MO 63121
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 3rd percentile in Missouri
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Missouri schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
316
Students
enrolled
26.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%3/1004.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 64% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +5 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Missouri. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency14% (−33 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency7% (−33 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Missouri state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black12%8%reading -9 pts, math -8 pts15th percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -20 pts, math -19 pts4th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3883 JENNINGS STATION ROAD
City St. Louis
ZIP Code 63121
District 2922650
NCES School ID 292265003189
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 63121

Understanding the community around Barack Obama Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,668
Per Capita Income $25,454
Poverty Rate 15.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 12.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%
High School or Higher 90.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $89,800
Median Rent $889
Owner-Occupied 51.0%
Renter-Occupied 49.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Barack Obama Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 95.9%
Hispanic/Latino 2.2%
Two or More Races 1.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 316
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 26.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Barack Obama Elementary School?
Barack Obama Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Barack Obama Elementary School?
Barack Obama Elementary School has 316 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 26.3:1.
What grades does Barack Obama Elementary School serve?
Barack Obama Elementary School serves grades 01 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Barack Obama Elementary School receive per student?
Barack Obama Elementary School receives $24,863 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Barack Obama Elementary School in 63121 ▼
Avg Home Value
$88,008
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,078
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
49.0%

Other Schools in 63121

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026