Serving 315 students in grades 4-5, Barack Obama Sch Of Ldership ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barack Obama Sch Of Ldership ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Barack Obama Sch Of Ldership's student population of 315 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Barack Obama Sch Of Ldership is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
11%
28%
Black
82%
16%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Barack Obama Sch Of Ldership?
315 students attend Barack Obama Sch Of Ldership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Barack Obama Sch Of Ldership students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barack Obama Sch Of Ldership?
Barack Obama Sch Of Ldership has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barack Obama Sch Of Ldership offer ?
Barack Obama Sch Of Ldership offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Barack Obama Sch Of Ldership part of?
Barack Obama Sch Of Ldership is part of Park Forest SD 163 School District.
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