Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School in Cambridge, MA

At a glance

Reported students

352

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Massachusetts elementary enrollment

43rd percentile

Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

352

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School: 352 reported students.

State peer staffing position

99th percentile

18.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 309
Teachers (FTE): 43
Student–teacher ratio: 7.2:1

What the reported data says about Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Cambridge. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District). NCES reports 352 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, above the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (84.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%). English learners represent 5.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 5.5%
Students with disabilities: 14.9%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White2.6%
Hispanic6.3%
Black84.1%
Asian3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Peabody Elementary · Cambridge	PK–05	314	0.2 mi
Graham and Parks Elementary · Cambridge	PK–05	367	0.7 mi
John F Kennedy Elementary · Somerville	PK–08	439	0.9 mi
Benjamin G Brown Elementary · Somerville	KG–05	219	1 mi
West Somerville Neighborhood Elementary · Somerville	PK–08	397	1 mi
Maria L. Baldwin Elementary · Cambridge	PK–05	360	1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

What grades does Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School serve?

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District).

How many students attend Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School?

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School reported 352 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 309 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School?

The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 352 students and 19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

Which school district is Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School in?

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is part of Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District), based in Cambridge, MA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Peabody (0.2 mi), Graham and Parks (0.7 mi), John F Kennedy (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.