D−
Banneker Elementary at Marquette
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
6401 Hemlock Ave, Gary, IN 46403 · (219) 321-8545 · Part of Gary Community School Corporation
Students
293
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
65%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Banneker Elementary at Marquette
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 33 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 31 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 26% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 42.6%
Location
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6401 Hemlock Ave, Gary
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten36
Grade 148
Grade 245
Grade 351
Grade 452
Grade 561
Enrollment over time
396’20
321’21
299’22
276’23
293’24
Down 26% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 94%Hispanic 2%Two or more races 2%White 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.