BANNEKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Banneker Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kansas City school district, located in Kansas City, KS with about 396 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Banneker Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact Banneker Elem at (913) 627-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.