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Stars are On the Rise!

Rooted in community. Driven by excellence. Focused on every student's future.

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Stars are On the Rise!

Rooted in community. Driven by excellence. Focused on every student's future.

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Building Opportunities for Every Student

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The mission of Barack Obama Elementary School is to strengthen the development of basic and higher level skills to the greatest potential for each student. Students are motivated and encouraged to develop a sense of self worth, respect and responsibility. Parents and the community will join us as active partners in creating a positive environment and providing innovative experiences.

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Barack Obama Elementary School will be the premier elementary school in Richmond, VA. It will operate in the spirit of excellence and be staffed by highly effective educators who genuinely love and care about our students, their families and their futures.

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RPS Direct: Friday, September 18, 2026

September 18, 2026

RPS Direct: Friday, September 18, 2026

Celebrating Inclusion: Please join us in congratulating Thomas Jefferson High School, Richmond High School for the Arts, and Mary Munford Elementary School for being recognized by Special Olympics ...

Back to School Night

September 17, 2026

Back to School Night

Good morning BOES Parents, Friends, and Families,Back to School Night at Barack Obama Elementary School will be held on Thursday, October 1st from 4:30-6:30 PM. Please come out to meet the teachers...

RPS Direct: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

September 16, 2026

RPS Direct: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Support at the CenterAt Cardinal Elementary School, learning doesn’t stop when the lesson ends. Sometimes, it follows students to lunch. Sometimes, it shows up in an unexpected sentence. And someti...

RPS Direct: Monday, September 14, 2026

September 14, 2026

RPS Direct: Monday, September 14, 2026

Hispanic Heritage Month begins tomorrow, September 15, and runs through October 15. This is a time to celebrate the many vital contributions of Hispanic Americans to Richmond, the Commonwealth, and...

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BOES at a Glance

Barack Obama Elementary School is home of the Stars!

26

Full-time teachers

285

Students enrolled in grade K-5th

11:1

Student to teacher ratio