Banneker Elementary At Marquette

6401 Hemlock Ave
Gary, IN 46403
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Bottom 50%
Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Banneker Elementary At Marquette ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Banneker Elementary At Marquette ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Banneker Elementary At Marquette's student population of 321 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
321 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Banneker Elementary At Marquette ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Banneker Elementary At Marquette is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#1678 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
36%
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10-14%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
91%
13%
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White
1%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Banneker Elementary At Marquette's ranking?
Banneker Elementary At Marquette is ranked #1678 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Banneker Elementary At Marquette?
321 students attend Banneker Elementary At Marquette.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Banneker Elementary At Marquette students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Banneker Elementary At Marquette?
Banneker Elementary At Marquette has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Banneker Elementary At Marquette offer ?
Banneker Elementary At Marquette offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Banneker Elementary At Marquette part of?
Banneker Elementary At Marquette is part of Gary Community School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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