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Barack H. Obama Magnet Elementary School

750 N CONGRESS STREET, JACKSON, MS, 39202

Top 10% School in Mississippi

Ranked 16 of 153 in Mississippi

Top schools in Jackson
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Barack H. Obama Magnet Elementary School

750 N CONGRESS STREET, JACKSON, MS, 39202

Top 10% School in Mississippi

Ranked 16 of 153 in Mississippi

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About Barack H. Obama Magnet Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 77%
Reading 92%
State average proficiency is 77% in Math and 92% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
292
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.03%
Asian 0.34%
Hispanic 0%
Black 96.58%
Two+ Races 2.05%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.03%
Asian
0.34%
Hispanic
0%
Black
96.58%
Two+ Races
2.05%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 292
54.11%
158 Female
45.89%
134 Male

Student Population

292 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

292 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Barack H. Obama Magnet Elementary School Contact Information

Address

750 N CONGRESS STREET, JACKSON, MS, 39202

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Phone

(601) 960-5333

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TOP 16 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Barack H. Obama Magnet Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Barack H. Obama Magnet Elementary School in Jackson, Mississippi, recently held a ceremony to cut the ribbon on the reopening of its elementary wing. The change, which cost the school $350,000 and improved the learning environment, was praised by students, parents, staff, and the community. The renovations include new furniture for the classrooms, new bathrooms, freshly painted hallways, and better playground equipment.

The principal talks a lot about how important it is for people to work together and come up with new ideas. This shows that the school cares about both doing well in school and being a good member of the community. There are a lot of different programs at the school, such as STEM classes and language classes in Chinese and American Sign Language.

FAQ

Q1. What sets Barack H. Obama Magnet Elementary apart from other schools?

Ans. The school focuses on new ways of learning that are meant to encourage leadership, creativity, and curiosity.

Q2. What does the school do to help students become leaders?

Ans. You can learn how to be a leader by doing things in class, working on group projects, and taking part in school-wide programs.

Q3. Do students have access to opportunities for enrichment?

Ans. Students do things that help them think critically, be creative, and work together.

Q4. What role do families play in the school community?

Ans. Families are welcome to come to events, help their kids learn at home, and take part in school programs.

Q5. How is the place where you learn?

Ans. The school is a welcoming and supportive place that cares about its students' success.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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