Banneker Elementary

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Banneker Elementary Banneker Elementary is a neighborhood school serving grades K-6 in the Kansas City Public Schools. He was born in 1731 on a farm outside of Baltimore, Maryland.

Planning for Benjamin Banneker Elementary School began in 1989 under the leadership of Ester Richey (former principal), with the help of a site task force. The school opened in the fall of 1990 at Pershing Elementary School, a temporary site, with a total of 328 students. By the fall of 1991 the new school site was completed and the student body numbered 600. The new building was officially, and most appropriately, named after Benjamin Banneker. Benjamin Banneker was an outstanding scientist, astronomer, mathematician, and surveyor who lived during colonial times. He received some formal instruction when he was 12, but was mainly self-taught. He was one of the leaders of his time in the use of technology and was a driving force in the area of human rights. When he died in 1806 he was acclaimed throughout the world for his accomplishments.

Banneker has an amazing Custodial Staff....thank you for all you do!
10/03/2026

Banneker has an amazing Custodial Staff....thank you for all you do!

09/30/2026

09/30/2026
Who says parents don't care about their child's education? Not Banneker!! Our first parent meeting/Title I meeting of t...
09/25/2026

Who says parents don't care about their child's education? Not Banneker!! Our first parent meeting/Title I meeting of the year was packed!! Thank you to our parents for being partners in this process!!

Back to School night was a huge success! Welcome back to our students and their families!
09/22/2026

Back to School night was a huge success! Welcome back to our students and their families!

09/22/2026

09/21/2026

Family engagement night this Thursday, September 24th, My helpers will bring the parents😁

Today we recognize the first day of Su***de Awareness week...this school wide Pajama party helps us to remember that sle...
09/21/2026

Today we recognize the first day of Su***de Awareness week...this school wide Pajama party helps us to remember that sleep is important to helping feel good about ourselves! This is just a few of the students who participated!

Address

7050 Askew Avenue
Kansas City, MO
64132

Opening Hours

Monday 9:15am - 4:15pm
Tuesday 9:15am - 4:15pm
Wednesday 9:15am - 4:15pm
Thursday 9:15am - 4:15pm
Friday 9:15am - 4:15pm

Telephone

+18164181850

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