Banks Elementary School (Closed 2012)

2401 72nd Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Banks Elementary School serves 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
242 students
This chart displays total students of Banks Elementary School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Banks Elementary School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Banks Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(10-11)
35-39%
66%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Banks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
30-34%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Banks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Banks Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Banks Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
n/a
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Banks Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Banks Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Banks Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Banks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Banks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend Banks Elementary School?
242 students attend Banks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Banks Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Banks Elementary School?
Banks Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Banks Elementary School offer ?
Banks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Banks Elementary School part of?
Banks Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.

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