Barack Obama Learning Academy in Markham, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Barack Obama Learning Academy is a suburban public school in Markham, Illinois that is part of Hazel Crest School District 152 1/2. It serves 418 students in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.1:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 8

418 Students

32 Teachers

16448 Park Ave

Markham, IL 60428 View local requests

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Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Barack Obama Learning Academy Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

97%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Barack Obama Learning Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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