Banneker Elementary at Marquette

293 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Benjamin Banneker Achievement Center, located in Gary, Indiana, is a specialized educational facility within the Gary Community School Corporation. The school is primarily recognized for its commitment to providing alternative educational pathways and support services designed to meet the unique needs of students who may benefit from a more personalized or non-traditional learning environment. By focusing on academic recovery and behavioral development, the center aims to help students overcome barriers to success and ensure they remain on a path toward high school graduation.

The center serves as an essential resource for the local community, emphasizing a culture of mentorship and student achievement. The faculty and staff at Banneker work to provide a structured atmosphere that prioritizes both core curriculum requirements and the social-emotional growth of its students. By fostering a supportive and focused climate, the Benjamin Banneker Achievement Center strives to empower its student body to build the necessary skills and confidence to pursue post-secondary education or career opportunities upon completion of their programs.

293

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banneker Elementary at Marquette
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	7
Black	274
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Black
274 (93.5%)
Hispanic
7 (2.4%)
Two or More
6 (2.0%)
White
5 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gary Community School Corp
Phone:	(219)321-8545
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 61