How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School | Peabody |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Cambridge, MA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 352 | 314 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School | Peabody |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,437 | $39,949 |
| District | Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District) | Cambridge |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School | Peabody |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.6% | 41.0% |
| African American | 84.3% | 25.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 15.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 11.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School | Peabody |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 309:1 | 274:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.0% | 19.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.