B. Banneker Charter Academy serves 155 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
155 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
99%
15%
White
1%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend B. Banneker Charter Academy?
155 students attend B. Banneker Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of B. Banneker Charter Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of B. Banneker Charter Academy?
B. Banneker Charter Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does B. Banneker Charter Academy offer ?
B. Banneker Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is B. Banneker Charter Academy part of?
B. Banneker Charter Academy is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
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