publicmiddlePK-8

President Barack Obama Elementary School

1830 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305, United States

+1 (201) 915-6550

http://ps34.jcboe.org

1.6

Overall Rating

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President Barack Obama Elementary School Overview

About This School

President Barack Obama Elementary School is a public middle in Jersey City, New Jersey, serving 425 students in grades PK-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 26% proficiency in ELA and 6% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 35 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $93,755. Support services include one counselor for every 212 students. The student body is 56% male and 44% female. Regarding ethnicity, the population consists of 56% Black, 28% Hispanic, 7% White, 7% Asian, and 1% Two or More Races.

425

Total Students

PK-8

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

35 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts26%

Mathematics6%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-8

County

Hudson County

Students per Counselor

212:1

President Barack Obama Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

26%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 46%State Avg: 50%

Mathematics

City Avg: 28%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.9:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

212

Students per Counselor

President Barack Obama Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$93,755

City Avg: $87,835

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor212:1

President Barack Obama Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

56.24%

Male

43.76%

Female

Total Enrollment: 425 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White6.59%

Hispanic27.76%

Asian7.06%

Black56%

Two or More Races1.18%

Native American0%

President Barack Obama Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About President Barack Obama Elementary School

Q: What is President Barack Obama Elementary School?

A: President Barack Obama Elementary School is a middle public located in Jersey City.

Q: How many students attend President Barack Obama Elementary School?

A: President Barack Obama Elementary School has approximately 425 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at President Barack Obama Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at President Barack Obama Elementary School is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about President Barack Obama Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About President Barack Obama Elementary School - Jersey City, NJ

Quick Facts about President Barack Obama Elementary School
School Name	President Barack Obama Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	1830 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305, Jersey City, NJ
County	Hudson County
Phone	+1 (201) 915-6550
Total Students	425
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	35
Rating	1.6/10
ELA Proficiency	26%
Math Proficiency	6%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about President Barack Obama Elementary School

What is President Barack Obama Elementary School?

President Barack Obama Elementary School is a middle public located in Jersey City.

How many students attend President Barack Obama Elementary School?

President Barack Obama Elementary School has approximately 425 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at President Barack Obama Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at President Barack Obama Elementary School is 12:1.

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