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Barack Obama Elementary

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Barack Obama Elementary ranks 474 th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

474^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 865 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 45% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Barack Obama Elementary is a public elementary school located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 640 students. The school is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 22 out of 25 in Maryland and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Barack Obama Elementary has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 31.5% to 34.8% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) are generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics was 20.7%, compared to the state average of 26.5% and the district average of 13.1%. In ELA, Barack Obama Elementary performed better, with 47.1% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 50.8% and the district average of 38.3%. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.23% to 57.1% in recent years.

While some nearby schools, such as Longfields Elementary and Perrywood Elementary, have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates, others like North Forestville Elementary and Arrowhead Elementary also struggle with low performance. This suggests that the challenges faced by Barack Obama Elementary may be more systemic within the Prince George's County Public Schools district, rather than unique to the school itself.

629

Students ?

16.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,219

Per pupil spending ?

54.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12700 Brooke Ln
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-9359

(301) 574-4020

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Students who attend Barack Obama Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	James Madison Middle
High:	Dr. Henry A. Wise Junior High

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.8%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 46th percentile in 2015 → 45th in 2025

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Prince George's County Public Schools

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (33% vs 38% meeting standards)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg25%

Maryland avg38%

474^th of 865

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

27^th of 136Elementary Schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools

22^nd of 25Prince George's County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	42.2	474 of 865	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.3	505 of 859	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.8	547 of 855	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.3	532 of 862	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.3	519 of 802	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	23.8	621 of 853	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.4	572 of 857	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	32.9	532 of 847	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	36.8	512 of 845	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	41.1	468 of 859	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	61.2	384 of 867	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	47.3	492 of 847	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.1	469 of 857	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	34.3	623 of 853	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	40.9	270 of 504	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	29.2	502 of 796	36.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	25.6	538 of 788	31.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2021)46th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2021)37th percentile~ school

Male (2021)32nd percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts47%-4 vs state

Science24%~ state avg

Mathematics21%-6 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, February 20, 2021

Great school! Amazing staff and scholars! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

BOES is a great school because of the commitment, compassionate and caring staff. From the principles, to the teachers, to the Administrative staff, they are all professionals with a purpose. Their time and dedication to the students is second to none. After leaving a private school I am truly impressed. Close Quote

Schools Near Barack Obama Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)							MCAP English Language Arts (2025)							MCAP Science (2025)		MCAP Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	MCAP Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Barack Obama Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12700 Brooke Ln	Upper Marlboro	20772	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 574-4020	629	39	16.3	54.4%	5 (0.8%)	565 (89.8%)	41 (6.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	12 (1.9%)	42.2	474^th of 865 public elementary schools	45.2%		33.3	505^th of 859 public elementary schools	41.2%	31	27.1	12.0	24.5				20.7	56.3	33.3	53.6				47.1	24.5			$18,219	$1,288	$16,932
Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS	Public, Charter	K-8	14111 Oak Grove Rd	Upper Marlboro	20774	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(301) 383-1899	480	33	14.7	51.7%	1 (0.2%)	450 (93.8%)	14 (2.9%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	37.3	499^th of 865 public elementary schools	42.3%		31.5	521^st of 859 public elementary schools	39.3%	22	13.5	12.5	5.9	15.0	6.8	17.2	11.9	42.3	48.2	39.2	62.7	61.0	70.7	54.6	17.6	33.3	24.1	$22,675	$1,690	$20,985
Arrowhead Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Sansbury Rd	Upper Marlboro	20772	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 499-7071	378	29	12.8	87.3%	11 (2.9%)	212 (56.1%)	142 (37.6%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.6%)	23.5	634^th of 865 public elementary schools	26.7%		10	820^th of 859 public elementary schools	4.5%	186	8.5	11.3	3.2				7.9	25.5	41.8	40.0				37.1	11.3			$19,749	$1,418	$18,331
Perrywood Elementary	Public	K-5	501 Watkins Park Dr	Upper Marlboro	20774	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 218-3040	529	33	16.1	56.9%	8 (1.5%)	463 (87.5%)	37 (7.0%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.8%)	44.5	457^th of 865 public elementary schools	47.2%		42.7	440^th of 859 public elementary schools	48.8%	17	30.5	17.0	14.0				20.4	56.3	56.5	49.6				53.7	18.9			$16,780	$1,243	$15,537
Melwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7100 Woodyard Rd	Upper Marlboro	20772	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 599-2500	531	39	13.6	68.2%	16 (3.0%)	327 (61.6%)	166 (31.3%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	10 (1.9%)	18	715^th of 865 public elementary schools	17.3%		26.6	568^th of 859 public elementary schools	33.9%	147	12.9	9.5	5.3				9.5	37.6	21.1	30.3				29.5	10.8			$19,129	$948	$18,180
Patuxent Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4410 Bishopmill Dr	Upper Marlboro	20772	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 952-7700	281	20	13.9	57.3%	2 (0.7%)	232 (82.6%)	38 (13.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)	29.6	557^th of 865 public elementary schools	35.6%		22.7	611^th of 859 public elementary schools	28.9%	54	34.2	20.0	9.5				20.8	40.5	38.8	35.7				38.3	7.1			$19,821	$1,036	$18,785
Kettering Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11000 Layton St	Upper Marlboro	20774	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 808-5977	415	29	14.5	92.0%	6 (1.4%)	367 (88.4%)	33 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	19	700^th of 865 public elementary schools	19.1%		21.7	627^th of 859 public elementary schools	27.0%	73	14.3	4.9	13.4				11.1	29.9	37.7	25.8				30.9	7.5			$18,331	$1,199	$17,133
Marlton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8506 Old Colony Dr S	Upper Marlboro	20772	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 952-7780	309	23	13.5	66.0%	6 (1.9%)	256 (82.8%)	35 (11.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.6%)	20.2	684^th of 865 public elementary schools	20.9%		30	538^th of 859 public elementary schools	37.4%	146	18.6	5.3	5.0				9.9	30.2	36.8	35.0				33.9	7.7			$21,387	$1,148	$20,239
North Forestville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2311 Ritchie Rd	Forestville	20747	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 499-7098	271	19	14.6	94.1%	4 (1.5%)	115 (42.4%)	147 (54.2%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14	771^st of 865 public elementary schools	10.9%		19.1	666^th of 859 public elementary schools	22.5%	105	9.1	6.5	10.4				8.7	21.4	23.9	23.9				23.1	8.5			$22,132	$1,891	$20,241
Longfields Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3300 Newkirk Ave	Forestville	20747	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(301) 817-0455	256	22	11.4	89.8%	0 (0.0%)	165 (64.5%)	84 (32.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	69	263^rd of 865 public elementary schools	69.6%		67.7	254^th of 859 public elementary schools	70.4%	9	42.6	40.0	39.0				40.4	61.7	57.8	60.3				60.0	31.7			$24,355	$1,705	$22,650

Frequently Asked Questions about Barack Obama Elementary

What district is Barack Obama Elementary in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

Is Barack Obama Elementary a good school?

Barack Obama Elementary ranks 474^th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Barack Obama Elementary attend?

Students who attend Barack Obama Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : James Madison Middle
High : Dr. Henry A. Wise Junior High

How many students attend Barack Obama Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 629 students attended Barack Obama Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Barack Obama Elementary?

Students at Barack Obama Elementary are 90% African American, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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