Benjamin Banneker Elementary School serves 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Benjamin Banneker Elementary School?
278 students attend Benjamin Banneker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Benjamin Banneker Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Banneker Elementary School?
Benjamin Banneker Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benjamin Banneker Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Banneker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Benjamin Banneker Elementary School part of?
Benjamin Banneker Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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