President Barack Obama Community School, also known by the designation PS 34, is a public school in the Greenville neighborhood of New Jersey that serves over 400 students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. One of the school’s biggest attributes is its student-to-teacher ratio of 11-to-1, which allows for smaller than average class sizes and more individualized instruction to meet the needs of every student.
The most important goal of the school is to prepare students for college and career readiness early on in their educational journeys, all while maintaining an atmosphere of discipline, respect and support. With the guidance and encouragement of the school's talented educators, students follow a comprehensive curriculum that extends beyond the classroom.
Students at Barack Obama Elementary participate in several extracurricular activities and summer programs, including the Speranza Theatre Company Summer Camp and the school district’s SPARKS, STARS and CASPER programs. SPARKS is an initiative started by the Jersey City Public Schools district for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, which offers summer enrichment classes and activities in language arts, mathematics, social studies and STEM-based subjects. The STARS and CASPER programs offer before- and after-school childcare for students.
Number 34 Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
1830 John F Kennedy Blvd,
Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City School District
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Shante Jones
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Niche Grade
C
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.3%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
435:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Black
56.7%
Hispanic
30.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.9%
White
3.3%
Two or more races
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/9/2024
I absolutely LOVE working there! All staff members are very supportive. Administrators are SUPER supportive. Everyone works for the best interest of the children and I vision this school having a Great Future!
GreatSchools Reviews
1/2/2019
My son transferred to this school in late September and it has been a breath of fresh air! The staff is accessible and polite. They make sure the children experience life outside of the school with regular trips and programs. I almost lost faith in the public school system but so far, this school is...
5/26/2014
This school is horrible. i am a student and i hate it. i am only in 6th grade and i hate it. i get bullied there a lot. the kids are not disciplined they need more home training. the teachers dont care about the students. Although, some teachers do my 5th grade and 6th grade homeroom teachers are th...
4/24/2014
My school is raggedy and cheap we have gross school lunches and the look of the school is horrible and cheap please please please please we really need some MONEY
1/4/2013
This like any other school has its good & bad. Some teachers genuinely love these children others are questionable. Parents are not involved but that is because they choose not to come out.. There are no activities for the children they have a 21st Century program that is simply horrible children ar...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Greenville
List Price Range
$282K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
89
Average Home Value
$597,886
Median Lot Size
3,702 Sq Ft
% Renters
68%
Household Income
$80,881
% of College Grads
30%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,201 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
72.5%
Homes for Sale
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Homes for Rent
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Bayside Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
McGovern Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Mercer Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Audubon Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Football
Columbia Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Playground
Ferris Park
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