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Benjamin Banneker Elementary School (Closed 2006)

421 Burdett Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Benjamin Banneker Elementary School serves 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Benjamin Banneker Elementary School?
278 students attend Benjamin Banneker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Benjamin Banneker Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benjamin Banneker Elementary School?
Benjamin Banneker Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benjamin Banneker Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Banneker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Benjamin Banneker Elementary School part of?
Benjamin Banneker Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.

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