Below Average
#1944 of 2,221 schools in MO
B. Banneker Elementary
Elementary School · KANSAS CITY 33
7050 ASKEW, Kansas City, MO 64132
Enrollment
499
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
499
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,944 of 2,221
In Kansas City
#126 of 147
public schools
In district
#25 of 31
KANSAS CITY 33
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B. Banneker Elementary
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About B. Banneker Elementary
B. Banneker Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of KANSAS CITY 33. B.
Banneker Elementary serves approximately 499 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. B. Banneker Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,944 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for B. Banneker Elementary show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 6.0
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at B. Banneker Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
52% of students at B. Banneker Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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B. Banneker Elementary — Students at B. Banneker Elementary score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.3/10.
How B. Banneker Elementary Compares
See how B. Banneker Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
7050 ASKEW, Kansas City, MO 64132
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering B. Banneker Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-LOWER (rated 7.1/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ACADEMY FOR INTEGRATED ARTS (rated 6.9/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PROVIDENCE SCHOOL OF ARTS (rated 6.7/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Kansas City, see our Kansas City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64132 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$43,798
Median Home Value
$90,900
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
Population
11,775
College Educated
10.7%
Homeownership
47.3%
Avg Commute
20.2 min
Poverty Rate
30.5%
Median Age
34.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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| ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE CHERRY ELEM Kansas City, MO | 4.3 |
| BROWN ELEM. Florissant, MO | 4.3 |
| EAGLE GLEN ELEMENTARY Raymore, MO | 4.3 |
| ELIOT BATTLE ELEMENTARY Columbia, MO | 4.3 |
| HICKEY ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.3 |
| KIPP ENDEAVOR ACADEMY Kansas City, MO | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about B. Banneker Elementary
What grades does B. Banneker Elementary serve?
B. Banneker Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend B. Banneker Elementary?
B. Banneker Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at B. Banneker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at B. Banneker Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does B. Banneker Elementary rank in MO?
B. Banneker Elementary ranks #1,944 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is B. Banneker Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
B. Banneker Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 B. Banneker Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, B. Banneker Elementary has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is B. Banneker Elementary a charter school?
No, B. Banneker Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is B. Banneker Elementary a Title I school?
No, B. Banneker Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for B. Banneker Elementary?
100.0% of students at B. Banneker 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.9%
- Phone
- (816) 418-1850
Resources & Links
District
KANSAS CITY 33- District Enrollment
- 14,694
- Schools in District
- 33
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,743
- District Rank
- #25 of 31
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