Banta School

www.mjsd.k12.wi.us

165 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Banta School, located in Menasha, Wisconsin, is an educational facility operating under the Menasha Joint School District. As a public institution, it is dedicated to serving the local community by providing foundational academic instruction to its students. The school functions as part of a larger district framework that prioritizes student growth, literacy, and social-emotional development, ensuring that learners are well-prepared for their transition to higher grade levels within the district.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, leveraging the resources and curriculum standards of the Menasha Joint School District to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By focusing on community engagement and academic excellence, Banta School plays a vital role in the neighborhood, aiming to foster a positive educational experience that encourages both personal and intellectual development for the children of Menasha.

165

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banta School
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	121
Black	2
Two or More	3

Hispanic
121 (73.3 %)
White
39 (23.6 %)
Two or More
3 (1.8 %)
Black
2 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Menasha Joint School District
Phone:	(920)967-1880
Website:	http://www.mjsd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 32

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 25