- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gary, IN
Banneker Elementary at Marquette
Federal NCES profile for Banneker Elementary at Marquette, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180387000613
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banneker Elementary at Marquette earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Gary · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Banneker Elementary at Marquette has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banneker Elementary at Marquette ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Gary, IN.
School address
District: Gary Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180387000613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Banneker Elementary at Marquette shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 180387000613 · Gary, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 16.3:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students)
Banneker Elementary at Marquette shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Banneker Elementary at Marquette in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Side Lead
West Side Leadership Academy
1,232 students
- Glen Park Acad
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
566 students
- Frankie Woods 472
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
472 students
- Daniel Hale Wi 450
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
450 students
- Beveridge Elem 374
Beveridge Elementary School
374 students
- This school 293
Banneker Elementary at Marquette
293 students
What this shows Banneker Elementary at Marquette reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banneker Elementary at Marquette compares
Banneker Elementary at Marquette is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 73% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Indiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,740
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 2.0%
White 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, Banneker Elementary at Marquette is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gary Community School Corp reports $27,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Banneker Elementary at Marquette Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beveridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banneker Elementary at Marquette's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Gary
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Charter School of the Dunes
Standard public school
836 students 22:1 students per teacher
Aspire Charter Academy
Standard public school
684 students
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
Standard public school
566 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
Standard public school
483 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
Standard public school
450 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Standard public school
447 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banneker Elementary at Marquette
How many students attend Banneker Elementary at Marquette?
Banneker Elementary at Marquette has 293 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gary, IN. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banneker Elementary at Marquette?
The student-teacher ratio at Banneker Elementary at Marquette is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Banneker Elementary at Marquette?
85.6% of students at Banneker Elementary at Marquette are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banneker Elementary at Marquette?
The largest demographic group at Banneker Elementary at Marquette is African American at 93.5% of enrollment, in Gary, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banneker Elementary at Marquette?
Banneker Elementary at Marquette has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Banneker Elementary at Marquette rank among elementary schools in Gary?
By Resource Investment Index, Banneker Elementary at Marquette ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Gary, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gary on the city page.
What other schools are in Gary Community School Corp?
Besides Banneker Elementary at Marquette, Gary Community School Corp also operates West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students), Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn (566 students), and Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy (472 students). See the Gary Community School Corp district page for the complete list.