School Overview
Benjamin Banneker Elementary School is a public school located in Kansas City, Kansas, serving students within the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) district. Named after the historic African American scientist and mathematician, the school is situated in the downtown-adjacent area of the city. As part of a diverse urban school district, Banneker Elementary focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, including literacy, mathematics, and social development, while preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the KCKPS mission of "inspiring excellence," which prioritizes inclusive learning environments and community engagement. Because the school is part of a larger district-wide system, it benefits from shared resources, district-wide curricula, and a variety of support services designed to address the needs of a diverse student population. Families interested in specific school performance data, enrollment procedures, or current extracurricular offerings are encouraged to visit the official [KCKPS website](http://www.kckps.org) to view school profiles and contact information for the Banneker administration.
268
Total Students
20.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banneker Elem
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic171
Black72
Asian3
Two or More11
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    171 (63.8%)
  • Black
    72 (26.9%)
  • Two or More
    11 (4.1%)
  • White
    10 (3.7%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
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: Kansas City
Phone: (913)627-4700
Website: http://www.kckps.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 222
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 58
Grade 1 43
Grade 2 37
Grade 3 37
Grade 4 54
Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Banneker Elem
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten58
Grade 143
Grade 237
Grade 337
Grade 454
Grade 539
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Banneker Elem
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12044.8%
Male14855.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)