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.
256
Total Students
23.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banneker Elem
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic144
Black99
Asian1
Two or More8
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    144 (56.2 %)
  • Black
    99 (38.7 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.1 %)
  • White
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: 256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 222
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 37
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 50
Grade 3 31
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Banneker Elem
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten37
Grade 139
Grade 250
Grade 331
Grade 451
Grade 548
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Banneker Elem
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11544.9%
Male14155.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)