Benjamin Banneker Elementary School (Closed 2006)

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 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
278 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
11%
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Black
98%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Benjamin Banneker Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
White
1%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Benjamin Banneker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Benjamin Banneker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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 17:1.
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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