B. Banneker Elementary vs Center Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.2 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
Center Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students
| Measure | B. Banneker Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Center Elem. Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1153 of 1,159 | #1047 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #49674 of 50,301 | #45273 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 487 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 9.1).
- •Center Elem. does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Center Elem. does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Center Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.2).
- •B. Banneker Elementary is the larger school with 487 students compared with 314.
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 Center Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Center Elem. ranks higher (19.3 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 Center Elem.?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B. Banneker Elementary: 487. Center Elem.: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B. Banneker Elementary and Center Elem. rank in Missouri?
B. Banneker Elementary is 1153rd of 1,159 and Center Elem. is 1047th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).