The Barack and Michelle Obama Academy's mission is to enrich, nurture, and respect all children as unique individuals while fostering an environment that develops every child's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

The old name was D.H. Stanton Elementary School, after Daniel H. Stanton. History shows that he was a locally known spiritual leader fighting against segregation. The school's name change in 2017 has been a significant boost to the school's legacy and reputation. The Barack and Michelle Obama Academy has nearly three hundred students enrolled.