History of the School
The site for the school, 3101 Fendall Avenue, was purchased in the early 1920's and the building was ready for occupancy in September of 1922. In 1928, due to rapid growth in the Northside area, eight rooms were added to the building. Several renovations have taken place within the building, creating the present cafeteria and a larger media center. The most recent renovation, done during the summer of 1989 through 1990-91 school year, has greatly changed the building.
Presently, the school serves approximately 300 students in grades K-5 and Exceptional Education.
It is our hope that Barack Obama Elementary School, which has served the educational needs of boys and girls in Northside Richmond for over 100 years, will continue to do so for many years to come.
The following persons have served as principals from 1922 to the present:
