Michelle Obama Elementary
Richmond, CA · West Contra Costa Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
4,913th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 13%▼ Declining
629 42nd st, Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1456NCES ID 063255005068Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Michelle Obama Elementary 4,913th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 13% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2015 to 13th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 234 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 447 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53.2% | 67.8% | ▲ 14.6 pts | |
| Asian | 8.9% | 12.1% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Black | 8.9% | 7.8% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| White | 2.9% | 5.6% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 25.3% | 4.9% | ▼ 20.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $712K in zip 94805 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Michelle Obama Elementary in?
Michelle Obama Elementary is part of the West Contra Costa Unified district in Richmond, California.
Is Michelle Obama Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Michelle Obama Elementary 4,913th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 13% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Michelle Obama Elementary?
Hispanic 68%, Asian 12%, Black 8%, White 6% (447 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Michelle Obama Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94805 is $712K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.