Banneker Elementary at Marquette

Summary:

Banneker Elementary at Marquette is a K-5 elementary school in Gary, Indiana, serving a student population of 299. The school is part of the Gary Community School Corporation, which is ranked 373 out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Banneker Elementary faces significant challenges, including a student population that is around 90% African American, concerning increases in chronic absenteeism (from 44.3% to 63.2%), and consistently low academic performance on ILEARN tests, with only 13.07% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to district and state averages of 9.76% and 38.6-41.8%, respectively. Despite a significant increase in spending per student, from $9,299 in 2019-2020 to $17,067 in 2021-2022, the school's academic performance has not shown a corresponding improvement.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Daniel Hale Williams Elementary and Charter School of the Dunes, Banneker Elementary consistently underperforms on academic measures, despite serving a similar student population. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined, from 194th out of 1,036 Indiana elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 945th out of 1,010 in 2023-2024, suggesting a significant and ongoing struggle to improve outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 6401 Hemlock Ave
       Gary, IN  46403


(219) 321-8545

District: Gary Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
945th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,067 Help


Students who attend Banneker Elementary at Marquette usually attend:

Middle:    Gary Middle School
High:    West Side Leadership Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  299

Racial breakdown:

African American:
90.0%
Hispanic:
4.3%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Banneker Elementary at Marquette ranks worse than 93.6% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Gary Community School Corp District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.84. (See more...)
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Compare Details Banneker Elementary at Marquette is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.33. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (90%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Gary Community School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Banneker Elementary at Marquette is 16.6, which is the 3rd best among 5 elementary schools in the Gary Community School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Banneker Elementary at Marquette is $17,067. 3 elementary schools in the Gary Community School Corp District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Banneker Elementary at Marquette was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Gary Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Gary Community School Corp 374th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Banneker Elementary at Marquette

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.49 4th 326 98.8%
2005 91.28 28th 959 97.1%
2006 95.40 2nd 961 99.8%
2007 89.25 38th 985 96.1%
2008 94.28 7th 996 99.3%
2009 77.82 177th 1003 82.4%
2010 82.30 108th 1009 89.3%
2011 69.31 304th 1025 70.3%
2012 76.98 196th 1015 80.7%
2013 80.55 126th 1035 87.8%
2014 75.49 194th 1036 81.3%
2015 43.08 680th 1040 34.6%
2016 54.35 547th 1046 47.7%
2017 62.49 428th 1033 58.6%
2018 49.73 584th 1027 43.1%
2019 12.12 924th 1031 10.4%
2021 7.00 957th 1016 5.8%
2022 6.48 974th 1020 4.5%
2023 9.69 917th 1016 9.7%
2024 8.84 945th 1010 6.4%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Banneker Elementary at Marquette

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 71.71 108th 423 74.5%
2010 82.42 38th 428 91.1%
2011 69.36 126th 451 72.1%
2013 76.03 71st 444 84.0%
2014 75.98 81st 470 82.8%
2015 38.12 347th 485 28.5%
2016 43.11 327th 494 33.8%
2017 33.67 350th 472 25.8%
2018 7.33 449th 473 5.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Thursday, October 22, 2009

Open Quote ( I wrote this review in the aspect of a student and appreciate the fact that you would take an interest in my opinion)

I believe that this is an excellent school. I graduated Banneker Achievement Center in '08 back when it had grades KG-6th. Currently they have changed to KG-8th. The teachers there really do care about you and make sure that you understand a concept. Banneker is currently ranked #1 in the state of Indiana and the title of being a 5 STAR school. Also, Banneker has shaped the lives of its many former students. In the previous years, Banneker has won the titles of #1 in Spell bowl and #1 in Battle of the Books(which I was the captain of and a team member in 4th-6th grades). To me, I believe Banneker gave me the foundation I needed to succeed in life. After school, our teachers would help us with our work if it was needed. To me, this shows that teachers truly do care about their students. As an addition, I would like to say that I've attended the school since kindergarten and believe that all of the teachers, in each grade, help shape my knowledge. For more information about this school, you can contact the G.T.(gifted and talented) office. I am sorry that I do not have the number on me at the moment. Now, I hope that I have answered any questions that you may have. And if not, I apologize in advance.

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Enrollment information for Banneker Elementary at Marquette

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 19 451 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1989 21 429 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1990 9 401 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1991 5 418 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1992 13 442 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1993 10 446 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1994 6 411 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1995 8 395 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1996 8 395 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1997 4 395 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1998 1 382 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1999 2 361 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2000 3 385 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2001 5 406 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 417
2002 3 421 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 433
2003 3 421 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 433
2004 1 427 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2005 0 509 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2006 1 505 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2007 1 487 1 2 0 n/a n/a 2 493
2008 3 460 1 3 0 n/a n/a 4 471
2009 3 475 0 2 0 n/a n/a 4 484
2010 4 594 1 2 0 n/a n/a 8 609
2011 6 577 1 2 1 0 8 0 595
2012 4 353 1 2 0 0 1 0 361
2013 2 539 0 5 0 0 6 0 552
2014 2 586 0 3 0 0 11 0 602
2015 1 503 0 4 0 0 10 0 518
2016 2 466 0 6 0 0 11 0 485
2017 1 475 0 9 0 0 8 0 493
2018 1 459 0 9 0 0 5 0 474
2019 7 626 0 26 0 0 19 0 678
2020 6 435 0 14 1 0 14 0 470
2021 5 360 0 19 1 0 11 0 396
2022 4 291 0 16 1 0 9 0 321
2023 8 269 0 13 0 0 9 0 299

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Banneker Elementary at Marquette

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 479 23.0 20.8 31.9
1989 460 22.3 20.6 31.1
1990 425 22.2 19.1 10.6
1991 438 22.7 19.2 21.9
1992 465 11.0 42.2 23
1993 462 21.0 22.0 25.5
1994 426 18.2 23.4 29.3
1995 411 17.4 23.6 29
1996 411 17.4 23.6 29
1997 408 17.4 23.4 29.4
1998 391 15.3 25.6 28.1
1999 370 17.0 21.8 33
2000 393 18.4 21.4 27.7
2001 417 18.5 22.5 28.3
2002 433 16.8 25.8 30.3
2003 433 16.8 25.8 30.3
2004 436 21.5 20.3 30.7
2005 511 20.6 24.8 35.4
2006 508 21.3 23.8 40.6
2007 493 n/a n/a 38.9
2008 471 21.2 22.2 42.8
2009 484 21.1 22.9 47.5
2010 609 35.9 16.9 54.9
2011 595 33.7 17.6 56.3
2012 361 19.0 19.0 64.5
2013 552 26.0 21.2 65.4
2014 602 26.5 22.6 51.3
2015 518 26.0 19.9 60.2
2016 485 21.0 23.0 64.5
2017 493 20.0 24.6 63.9
2018 474 19.4 24.3 67.7
2019 678 28.0 24.2 n/a
2020 470 32.0 14.6 100
2021 396 23.0 17.2 100
2022 321 19.0 16.8 83.8
2023 299 18.0 16.6 87.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Banneker Elementary at Marquette

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 479 23.0 20.8 31.9
1989 460 22.3 20.6 31.1
1990 425 22.2 19.1 10.6
1991 438 22.7 19.2 21.9
1992 465 11.0 42.2 23
1993 462 21.0 22.0 25.5
1994 426 18.2 23.4 29.3
1995 411 17.4 23.6 29
1996 411 17.4 23.6 29
1997 408 17.4 23.4 29.4
1998 391 15.3 25.6 28.1
1999 370 17.0 21.8 33
2000 393 18.4 21.4 27.7
2001 417 18.5 22.5 28.3
2002 433 16.8 25.8 30.3
2003 433 16.8 25.8 30.3
2004 436 21.5 20.3 30.7
2005 511 20.6 24.8 35.4
2006 508 21.3 23.8 40.6
2007 493 n/a n/a 38.9
2008 471 21.2 22.2 42.8
2009 484 21.1 22.9 47.5
2010 609 35.9 16.9 54.9
2011 595 33.7 17.6 56.3
2012 361 19.0 19.0 64.5
2013 552 26.0 21.2 65.4
2014 602 26.5 22.6 51.3
2015 518 26.0 19.9 60.2
2016 485 21.0 23.0 64.5
2017 493 20.0 24.6 63.9
2018 474 19.4 24.3 67.7
2019 678 28.0 24.2 n/a
2020 470 32.0 14.6 100
2021 396 23.0 17.2 100
2022 321 19.0 16.8 83.8
2023 299 18.0 16.6 87.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Banneker Elementary at Marquette

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,637 (17.1%) $7,920 (82.9%) $9,557
2020 $1,510 (16.2%) $7,789 (83.8%) $9,299
2021 $3,152 (27.3%) $8,412 (72.7%) $11,563
2022 $5,475 (32.1%) $11,592 (67.9%) $17,067

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Banneker Elementary at Marquette

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 924th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 917th of 1016 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Banneker Elementary at Marquette)29.88.7
 21.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gary Community School Corp)16.99.9
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Banneker Elementary at Marquette)38.417
 21.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Gary Community School Corp)22.27.8
 14.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Banneker Elementary at Marquette)20.912.5
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gary Community School Corp)15.29.5
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Banneker Elementary at Marquette)24.48.3
 16.1%
   4th Grade Math (Gary Community School Corp)16.56
 10.5%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Banneker Elementary at Marquette)16.36.3
 10.1%
   4th Grade Science (Gary Community School Corp)8.65.4
 3.2%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Banneker Elementary at Marquette)27.624.6
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gary Community School Corp)20.28
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Banneker Elementary at Marquette)12.610.3
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Gary Community School Corp)14.83.5
 11.3%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Banneker Elementary at Marquette)19.58.8
 10.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Gary Community School Corp)11.74
 7.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students678299
 55.9%
African American626269
 57%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2613
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White78
 14.3%
Two or More Races199
 52.6%


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Students who attend Banneker Elementary at Marquette usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gary Middle School
High : West Side Leadership Academy

Students at Banneker Elementary at Marquette are 90% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% White.

Banneker Elementary at Marquette ranks in the bottom 6.4% of Indiana elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended Banneker Elementary at Marquette.


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