B. Banneker Elementary vs Brookside Charter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B. Banneker Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
487 students
Brookside Charter Elementary
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students
| Measure | B. Banneker Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Brookside Charter Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1153 of 1,159 | #893 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #49674 of 50,301 | #35762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 487 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 45% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Charter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 9.1).
- •Brookside Charter Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 12%).
- •Brookside Charter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Brookside Charter Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.2).
- •Brookside Charter Elementary is the larger school with 575 students compared with 487.
- •B. Banneker Elementary is a public school while Brookside Charter Elementary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is B. Banneker Elementary better than Brookside Charter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Charter Elementary ranks higher (34.2 vs 9.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are B. Banneker Elementary and Brookside Charter Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B. Banneker Elementary: 487. Brookside Charter Elementary: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B. Banneker Elementary and Brookside Charter Elementary rank in Missouri?
B. Banneker Elementary is 1153rd of 1,159 and Brookside Charter Elementary is 893rd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).