BENJAMIN BANNEKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Benjamin Banneker Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools school district, located in Loveville, MD with about 661 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 teachers, Benjamin Banneker Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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, located in Loveville, Maryland, is a public school within the St. Mary’s County Public School system. Named after the historic African American mathematician, astronomer, and surveyor, the school serves students in the surrounding rural community. It is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes core academic disciplines while encouraging student engagement through various classroom initiatives and community-oriented programs.

As a staple of the Loveville area, the school focuses on building a strong foundation for elementary-aged children, prioritizing literacy, mathematics, and social development. The facility provides students with access to traditional curriculum standards, as well as opportunities for extracurricular involvement. By maintaining a connection to the legacy of its namesake, Benjamin Banneker Elementary strives to instill values of curiosity, academic excellence, and civic responsibility in its student body as they prepare for middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Benjamin Banneker Elementary at (301) 475-0260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.