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Building Opportunities for Every Student

Our Mission

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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PM Update

August 27, 2026

PM Update

Good evening, Obama Community,I heard lots of great reports from Pine Camp today! Again, many thanks to Parks and Rec, the Obama team, and our Academic and Wellness officers for making this possibl...

AM Update

August 27, 2026

AM Update

Good morning, Obama Community,Huge kudos to Principal Drye, Obama teachers and staff, and central office support teams for getting Pine Camp up and running! I saw lots of smiling kiddos this mornin...

PM Update

August 26, 2026

PM Update

Good evening, Obama Community,Please see below for this evening’s updates.Facility Updates: We remain on schedule to complete deep cleaning and remediation of the entire top floor and half of the m...

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BOES at a Glance

Barack Obama Elementary School is home of the Stars!

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26

Full-time teachers

285

Students enrolled in grade K-5th

11:1

Student to teacher ratio

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