Barack and Michelle Obama Academy

297 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Barack and Michelle Obama Academy, located in the Peoplestown neighborhood of Atlanta, is a dedicated public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Atlanta Public Schools system, the academy is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in the values of leadership, community engagement, and excellence. The school emphasizes the development of the "whole child," blending core curriculum subjects with enrichment opportunities designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is particularly notable for its strong emphasis on creating a nurturing culture that reflects the legacy of its namesakes. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular activities, the academy encourages students to become active participants in their community while fostering a sense of civic responsibility. With a focus on high expectations and personalized support, Barack and Michelle Obama Academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and empower its diverse student body to reach their full potential within a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere.

297

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barack and Michelle Obama Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	4
Black	277
Asian	2
Two or More	4

Black
277 (93.3%)
White
10 (3.4%)
Hispanic
4 (1.3%)
Two or More
4 (1.3%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

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:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)802-4200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Barack and Michelle Obama Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	35
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Barack and Michelle Obama Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	152	51.2%
Male	145	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)