Elementary Schools in Banta Unified

Banta Unified is a single-school district serving 202 students in grades K-8 at Banta Elementary, a small school with high economic need where over 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academic performance at Banta Elementary is significantly below state averages, with only about 24% of students proficient in English and 12% proficient in math, though there is notable variation between grades. A major concern is the chronic absenteeism rate of 35.3%, which is much higher than the state average and likely impacts learning. Despite these challenges, the school has shown slight improvement, moving from a 0-star to a 1-star rating in the most recent year.

The Banta Unified district spends a substantial $29,540 per student, which is well above typical California school spending, indicating significant investment is being made to support the school's students and address its needs.