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#6368 of 9,539 schools in CA
Based on limited data
Banta Elementary
Elementary School · Banta Unified · Tracy, CA
A Banta Unified elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
22345 El Rancho Rd., Tracy, CA 95304
- Math 12% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Banta Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Banta Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,901/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tracy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,359
Median home value
$869,300
Median rent
$2,299/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banta CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Primary CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–4 | 2.8 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| North ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 731 | Compare → |
| Tracy Sda SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Banta Unified
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $43,859NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Banta Elementary is listed in Banta Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Banta Elementary
Banta Elementary is a public elementary school in Tracy, CA, part of Banta Unified, serving approximately 168 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,368 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Banta Elementary
What grades does Banta Elementary serve?
Banta Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Banta Elementary?
Banta Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Banta Elementary is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Banta Elementary rank in CA?
Banta Elementary ranks #6,368 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Banta Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Banta Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Banta Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Banta Elementary has 12% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Is Banta Elementary a charter school?
No, Banta Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Banta Elementary a Title I school?
No, Banta Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Banta Elementary?
75.0% of students at Banta Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.9%
- Phone
- (209) 229-4650
- Area population (ZIP 95304)
- 14,818
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95304; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 CAASPP; directory SY 2023–24
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