At a glance
Reported students
543
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
479
Benjamin Banneker Elementary: 543 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 590
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Benjamin Banneker Elementary
Benjamin Banneker Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Loveville. It is one of 27 current school records connected to St. Mary's County Public Schools. NCES reports 543 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Maryland median of 13.9:1 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 White (76.6%) and Black (10.1%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Benjamin Banneker Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.5 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.6%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black10.1%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.6%
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
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.
Other schools in St. Mary's County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chesapeake Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
539 reported students
Park Hall Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
569 reported students
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
516 reported students
Leonardtown Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
509 reported students
Lettie Marshall Dent Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
479 reported students
Green Holly Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
478 reported students
Public schools near Benjamin Banneker Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary Elementary · St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 516 | 2.4 mi |
| Leonardtown Elementary Elementary · St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 509 | 3 mi |
| Dynard Elementary Elementary · St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 422 | 4.6 mi |
| Oakville Elementary Elementary · St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 291 | 4.7 mi |
| Evergreen Elementary School Elementary · St. Mary's County Public Schools | KG–05 | 715 | 6.4 mi |
| Hollywood Elementary Elementary · St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 414 | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Banneker Elementary
What grades does Benjamin Banneker Elementary serve?
Benjamin Banneker Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in St. Mary's County Public Schools.
How many students attend Benjamin Banneker Elementary?
Benjamin Banneker Elementary reported 543 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 590 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Benjamin Banneker Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 543 students and 39.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Benjamin Banneker Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Benjamin Banneker Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Mary's County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Benjamin Banneker Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Benjamin Banneker Elementary in?
Benjamin Banneker Elementary is part of St. Mary's County Public Schools, based in Leonardtown, MD, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Benjamin Banneker Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary (2.4 mi), Leonardtown Elementary (3 mi), Dynard Elementary (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.