Banta Elementary School serves 228 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Banta Elementary School's student population of 228 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Banta Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Banta Elementary School?
228 students attend Banta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Banta Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Banta Elementary School?
Banta Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Banta Elementary School offer ?
Banta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Banta Elementary School part of?
Banta Elementary School is part of Banta Unified School District.
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