Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District)

Cambridge, Massachusetts — 1 schools

332
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$27,942
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District) operates 1 public schools serving 332 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 352 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Middlesex County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,942 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 83.3% local, 6.2% state, and 10.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 19/100, ranked #330 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 352:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.3% African American, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School accounts for 100.0% of all Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District) student-counselor ratio is 352:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District) chronic absenteeism rate is 18.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District) is typically wider than the Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District)-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.5%
Federal
6.2%
State
83.3%
Local

Funding Equity

19
Equity Score
330 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Middlesex County county, where this district is located.

$2,359
Studio/mo
$2,476
1 BR/mo
$2,941
2 BR/mo
$3,526
3 BR/mo
$3,894
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District).

White 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 84.3%
Asian 3.1%
Multiracial 3.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

352:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District)

School Enrollment
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Charter
352

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District)?

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District) has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 332 students.

How much does Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District) spend per student?

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District) spends $27,942 per student. The district has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #330 in Massachusetts.

What is the average rent near Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Middlesex County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District)?

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District) students are 84.3% African American, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Asian, 2.6% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District)?

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District) has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #330 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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