Michelle Obama Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
629 42nd st, Richmond, CA 94805 · (510) 231-1456 · Part of West Contra Costa Unified School District
Richmond’s School Grade C+ better than 44% of California school districts
Students
431
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
78%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–6
What stands out about Michelle Obama Elementary
- Larger classes: 22 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 14.6% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Richmond kids: 2 middle schools
On the path
Where Richmond kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–6Michelle Obama ElementaryYou are here
7–82 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗629 42nd st, Richmond
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten77
Grade 158
Grade 261
Grade 365
Grade 460
Grade 557
Grade 653
Enrollment over time
376’20
408’21
431’22
447’23
431’24
Up 14.6% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 71%Asian 9%Black 7%White 6%Two or more races 6%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Michelle Obama Elementary from Richmond families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.