D−
Banneker Elem
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
2026 N 4th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101 · (913) 627-4700 · Part of Kansas City Unified School District 500
Students
268
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
88%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Banneker Elem
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 12.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 27.9%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 35.5%
Location
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2026 N 4th Street, Kansas City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten58
Grade 143
Grade 237
Grade 337
Grade 454
Grade 539
Enrollment over time
307’20
308’21
256’22
244’23
268’24
Down 12.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 64%Black 27%Two or more races 4%White 4%Asian 1%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.