Barack Obama Elementary

12700 Brooke Ln
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

www.pgcps.org/barackobama/

629 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Barack Obama Elementary School, located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, serves as a public educational institution within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Named in honor of the 44th President of the United States, the school is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and civic engagement. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local community, providing elementary education that aims to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school's curriculum is aligned with state and district standards, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Barack Obama Elementary typically offers various extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the student experience, including opportunities for creative expression, physical education, and community involvement. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and achievement, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become productive and responsible citizens in an evolving global society.

629

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barack Obama Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	41
Black	565
Asian	3
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	3

Black
565 (89.8%)
Hispanic
41 (6.5%)
Two or More
12 (1.9%)
White
5 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)574-4020
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/barackobama/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 36

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Barack Obama Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	113
Grade 5	111

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Barack Obama Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	305	48.5%
Male	324	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)