At a glance
Teachers (FTE)
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
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
- 482
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Benjamin Banneker Academy
Benjamin Banneker Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in East Orange. It is one of 19 current school records connected to East Orange School District. Current enrollment was not reported in the matched federal membership file.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (91.7%) and multiracial (5.6%). English learners represent 17% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. 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 Academy
- 1How do the reported Not reported student–teacher ratio and 22 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- 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
- White1.2%
- Hispanic0.6%
- Black91.7%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: CRDC 2021–22. 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 East Orange School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Althea Gibson Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
144 reported students
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
157 reported students
Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
245 reported students
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
247 reported students
Gordon Parks Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–02
268 reported students
Ecole Toussaint Louverture
Elementary · Grades PK–05
269 reported students
Public schools near Benjamin Banneker Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langston Hughes Elementary School Elementary · East Orange School District | PK–05 | 554 | 0.3 mi |
| Speedway Avenue School Elementary · Newark Public School District | PK–08 | 525 | 0.5 mi |
| Ecole Toussaint Louverture Elementary · East Orange School District | PK–05 | 269 | 0.7 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Newark Public School District | PK–08 | 420 | 0.7 mi |
| Fourteenth Avenue School Elementary · Newark Public School District | PK–08 | 104 | 0.7 mi |
| Dionne Warwick Institute Elementary · East Orange School District | PK–05 | 379 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Banneker Academy
What grades does Benjamin Banneker Academy serve?
Benjamin Banneker Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Orange School District.
Is Benjamin Banneker Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Benjamin Banneker Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Orange School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Benjamin Banneker Academy in?
Benjamin Banneker Academy is part of East Orange School District, based in East Orange, NJ, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Benjamin Banneker Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Langston Hughes Elementary School (0.3 mi), Speedway Avenue School (0.5 mi), Ecole Toussaint Louverture (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.