Banta Bilingual Elementary

Summary:

Banta Bilingual Elementary is a public elementary school located in Menasha, Wisconsin, serving 165 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Menasha Joint School District, which is ranked 364 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Banta Bilingual Elementary's performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is generally below the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 38.89% to 52.38%, compared to the district average of 43.63% to 48.9% and the state average of 52.07% to 53.75%. The school's performance in Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science was also below the district and state averages. Banta Bilingual Elementary has a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students, and their performance in these subgroups is mixed. Students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at the school perform significantly worse than their peers, ranking in the bottom 25% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

Banta Bilingual Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 2.7% in the 2020-2021 school year to 16.9% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the chronic absenteeism rates at nearby schools like Fox Valley Virtual School (8.3%) and Jefferson Elementary (11.9%). While Banta Bilingual Elementary's performance is generally below the district and state averages, some nearby schools, such as ACE Alliance Charter Elementary, have higher academic performance and better student outcomes, which may provide valuable insights into effective teaching and learning strategies.


Detail:

Public K-5

 328 Sixth St
       Menasha, WI  54952


(920) 967-1880

District: Menasha Joint School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
722nd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,600 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  165

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.3%
White:
23.6%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.8% Help


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Compare Details Banta Bilingual Elementary ranks worse than 68% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Menasha Joint School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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: Hispanic (73.3%), White (23.6%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Banta Bilingual Elementary is 10.4, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Menasha Joint School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Banta Bilingual Elementary is $13,600, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Menasha Joint School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Banta Bilingual Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Banta Bilingual Elementary 722nd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Banta Bilingual Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Menasha Joint School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Menasha Joint School District 364th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Banta Bilingual Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Banta Bilingual Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.58 899th 1025 12.3%
2019 19.24 885th 1037 14.7%
2021 24.56 843rd 1050 19.7%
2022 43.34 689th 1067 35.4%
2023 40.06 710th 1067 33.5%
2024 40.25 722nd 1061 32.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Banta Bilingual Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.54 208th 287 27.5%
2019 39.93 163rd 275 40.7%
2021 44.71 96th 222 56.8%
2022 41.79 136th 248 45.2%
2023 36.96 158th 249 36.5%
2024 38.49 161st 269 40.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Banta Bilingual Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.98 802nd 854 6.1%
2019 19.22 792nd 874 9.4%
2021 25.10 702nd 847 17.1%
2022 22.48 738th 859 14.1%
2023 21.56 767th 871 11.9%
2024 31.16 663rd 866 23.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Banta Bilingual Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.76 834th 997 16.3%
2019 19.72 854th 1002 14.8%
2021 23.67 824th 1004 17.9%
2022 53.60 509th 1017 50.0%
2023 50.28 560th 1010 44.6%
2024 45.02 656th 1011 35.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Banta Bilingual Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.38 900th 997 9.7%
2019 22.59 835th 1002 16.7%
2021 34.82 720th 1003 28.2%
2022 36.65 711th 1017 30.1%
2023 27.82 801st 1011 20.8%
2024 34.20 730th 1012 27.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Banta Bilingual Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.72 209th 266 21.4%
2022 29.20 214th 296 27.7%
2023 30.30 208th 290 28.3%
2024 51.56 142nd 331 57.1%
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Rank History for White students at Banta Bilingual Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.68 115th 715 83.9%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Banta Bilingual Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 67 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 73
1996 67 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 73
1997 63 0 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 71
1998 80 2 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 89
1999 43 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 47
2000 47 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2001 44 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2002 113 1 3 17 1 n/a n/a 0 135
2003 113 1 3 17 1 n/a n/a 0 135
2004 122 2 8 18 1 n/a n/a 0 151
2005 135 3 6 23 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2006 140 15 8 35 2 n/a n/a 0 200
2007 152 8 15 39 4 n/a n/a 0 218
2008 154 14 8 35 2 n/a n/a 0 213
2009 150 12 13 42 3 n/a n/a 0 220
2010 181 11 14 41 2 n/a n/a 0 249
2011 157 4 12 49 4 2 11 0 239
2012 172 7 11 46 1 0 12 0 249
2013 147 13 17 49 2 0 15 0 243
2014 161 11 13 74 3 0 19 0 281
2015 48 3 2 62 1 0 4 0 120
2016 25 2 0 78 1 0 2 0 108
2017 31 3 0 118 0 0 4 0 156
2018 45 5 1 170 0 0 4 0 225
2019 50 4 2 164 0 0 3 0 223
2020 49 4 3 151 0 0 4 0 211
2021 44 2 4 133 1 0 3 0 187
2022 44 2 1 124 0 0 3 0 174
2023 39 2 0 121 0 0 3 0 165

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

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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 Banta Bilingual Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 73 n/a 0.0 9.6
1996 73 n/a 0.0 9.6
1997 71 3.0 23.7 11.3
1998 89 3.0 29.7 12.4
1999 47 3.3 14.2 21.3
2000 52 3.3 15.8 17.3
2001 51 3.5 14.6 19.6
2002 135 6.5 20.8 0
2003 135 6.5 20.8 0
2004 151 6.5 23.2 15.9
2005 167 6.5 25.7 n/a
2006 200 7.0 28.6 n/a
2007 218 8.0 27.3 43.1
2008 213 8.7 24.5 35.2
2009 220 9.7 22.7 48.6
2010 249 9.6 25.8 47
2011 239 9.1 26.2 49.4
2012 249 10.1 24.6 44.6
2013 243 8.1 29.7 54.7
2014 281 8.5 32.7 57.3
2015 120 n/a n/a 65.8
2016 108 6.0 18.0 70.4
2017 156 8.4 18.5 73.7
2018 225 11.0 20.4 73.3
2019 223 12.9 17.2 71.3
2020 211 16.1 13.0 69.7
2021 187 15.7 11.8 69.5
2022 174 16.4 10.5 55.2
2023 165 15.7 10.4 58.8

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 Banta Bilingual Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 73 n/a 0.0 9.6
1996 73 n/a 0.0 9.6
1997 71 3.0 23.7 11.3
1998 89 3.0 29.7 12.4
1999 47 3.3 14.2 21.3
2000 52 3.3 15.8 17.3
2001 51 3.5 14.6 19.6
2002 135 6.5 20.8 0
2003 135 6.5 20.8 0
2004 151 6.5 23.2 15.9
2005 167 6.5 25.7 n/a
2006 200 7.0 28.6 n/a
2007 218 8.0 27.3 43.1
2008 213 8.7 24.5 35.2
2009 220 9.7 22.7 48.6
2010 249 9.6 25.8 47
2011 239 9.1 26.2 49.4
2012 249 10.1 24.6 44.6
2013 243 8.1 29.7 54.7
2014 281 8.5 32.7 57.3
2015 120 n/a n/a 65.8
2016 108 6.0 18.0 70.4
2017 156 8.4 18.5 73.7
2018 225 11.0 20.4 73.3
2019 223 12.9 17.2 71.3
2020 211 16.1 13.0 69.7
2021 187 15.7 11.8 69.5
2022 174 16.4 10.5 55.2
2023 165 15.7 10.4 58.8

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 Banta Bilingual Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $905 (8.1%) $10,215 (91.9%) $11,120
2020 $539 (4.6%) $11,132 (95.4%) $11,671
2021 $729 (5.4%) $12,871 (94.6%) $13,600

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Banta Bilingual Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 885th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 710th of 1067 Elementary schools
 18.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Banta Bilingual Elementary)30.425
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Menasha Joint School District)24.833.7
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Banta Bilingual Elementary)39.155
 15.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Menasha Joint School District)43.948.8
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Banta Bilingual Elementary)2242.9
 20.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Menasha Joint School District)31.337.3
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Banta Bilingual Elementary)34.238.1
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Menasha Joint School District)52.741.9
 10.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Banta Bilingual Elementary)24.442.9
 18.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Menasha Joint School District)39.354.8
 15.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Banta Bilingual Elementary)34.233.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade Science (Menasha Joint School District)46.244.7
 1.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Banta Bilingual Elementary)13.842.9
 29.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Menasha Joint School District)34.934.7
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Banta Bilingual Elementary)34.539.1
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Menasha Joint School District)50.246.3
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students223165
 26%
African American42
 50%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic164121
 26.2%
Pacific Islander00
White5039
 22%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.3%58.8%
 12.5%


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Students at Banta Bilingual Elementary are 73% Hispanic, 24% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 165 students attended Banta Bilingual Elementary.

Banta Bilingual Elementary ranks 722nd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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