Banta Elementary School
Tel:
(209)229-4650
- Banta Elementary School serves 361 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Banta Elementary School's student population of 361 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 361 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Banta Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Banta Elementary School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7247 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 68% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 26% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Banta Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Banta Elementary School is Duncan-russell Continuation (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Discovery Charter (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Discovery Charter (2.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tracy Duncan-russell Continuation Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 14 students
2.8 miles
164 W. Grantline Rd.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209)830-3357 2.8 10-12 14 - Tracy Tracy High School Grades: 9-12 | 2108 students
2.8 miles
315 E. 11th St.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209)830-3360 2.8 9-12 2108 - Tracy Discovery Charter Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 373 students
2.9 miles
51 E. Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209)831-5240 2.9 5-8 373 - Tracy North Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 788 students
2.9 miles
2875 Holly Dr.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209)830-3350 2.9 K-8 788 - Tracy Central Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 483 students
3.2 miles
1370 Parker Ave.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209)830-3303 3.2 K-5 483
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