Barack Obama Elementary School
Hempstead, NY · Hempstead Union Free School District · Grades 1-6
1,725th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▼ Declining
Barack Obama Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Barack Obama Elementary School 1,725th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 26% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — declining.
Barack Obama Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Barack Obama Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 524 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.0% | 86.1% | ▲ 19.1 pts | |
| Black | 26.1% | 10.9% | ▼ 15.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 5.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Barack Obama Elementary School
Typical home value $643K in zip 11550 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Barack Obama Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Prospect Elementary SchoolHempstead Union Free School District · 0.6 mi away
- 4Jackson Main Elementary SchoolHempstead Union Free School District · 0.7 mi away1,571st of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 50% - 1Joseph Mcneil SchoolHempstead Union Free School District · 0.8 mi away2,123rd of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 24% - 4Northern Parkway Elementary SchoolUniondale Union Free School District · 0.8 mi away1,405th of 2,326
ELA 47% · Math 52% - 2California Avenue Elementary SchoolUniondale Union Free School District · 0.8 mi away1,880th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 39% - 2Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the ArtsHempstead Union Free School District · 1.1 mi away1,863rd of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 39% - 1David Paterson SchoolHempstead Union Free School District · 1.2 mi away2,240th of 2,326
ELA 22% · Math 23% - 5Grand Avenue Elementary SchoolUniondale Union Free School District · 1.3 mi away1,385th of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 54%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Barack Obama Elementary School in?
Barack Obama Elementary School is part of the Hempstead Union Free School District district in Hempstead, New York.
Is Barack Obama Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Barack Obama Elementary School 1,725th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Barack Obama Elementary School?
Hispanic 86%, Black 11%, Asian 2% (524 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Barack Obama Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11550 is $643K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, 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.