Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, B. Banneker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: B. Banneker Elementary serves the southern part of Kansas City, MO, covering an attendance area of approximately 5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the nearest edge located 1.3 miles away and the furthest edge being 2.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
B. Banneker Elementary School's student population of 487 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
B. Banneker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of B. Banneker Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2055 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
77%
15%
White
5%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B. Banneker Elementary School's ranking?
B. Banneker Elementary School is ranked #2055 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are B. Banneker Elementary School often compared to?
B. Banneker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ac Prep Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend B. Banneker Elementary School?
487 students attend B. Banneker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of B. Banneker Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of B. Banneker Elementary School?
B. Banneker Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does B. Banneker Elementary School offer ?
B. Banneker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is B. Banneker Elementary School part of?
B. Banneker Elementary School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
In what neighborhood is B. Banneker Elementary School located?
B. Banneker Elementary School is located in the Self Help Neighborhood Council neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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