Banta Elementary School

Banta Elementary School serves 168 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Banta Elementary School's student population of 168 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
168 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Banta Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
69%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Banta Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Banta Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
20%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Banta Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Banta Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Banta Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Banta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Banta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Banta Elementary School often compared to?
Banta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Banta Charter by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Banta Elementary School?
168 students attend Banta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Banta Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Banta Elementary School?
Banta Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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