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Banta Charter

22345 El Rancho Rd., Tracy, CA, 95304

Ranked 5861 of 6840 in California

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About Banta Charter

Banta Charter is a public charter school in Tracy, California, that teaches kids in grades K–8. The school only has about 70 students, which makes for a close-knit learning environment. Banta Charter has about 23 students for every teacher, which is similar to other small public schools in the area. Banta Charter's academic program focuses on core subjects like English Language Arts and math. It also emphasizes structured instruction and individualized support, which are common in smaller charter schools. According to data from U.S. News, about 10% of students meet or exceed proficiency standards in math, and about 30% do the same in reading. This indicator shows where students need to focus on improving their academic skills. A large number of minority students are enrolled, which is a reflection of the socioeconomic diversity in the Tracy area. Banta Charter is a public charter school, so it gets money from the state and local governments. The amount spent on each student is usually the same as what California public schools get. Banta Charter is a small school with a personalized atmosphere, which could help students focus on their studies and get involved in the community.

Banta Charter Contact Information

Address

22345 El Rancho Rd., Tracy, CA, 95304

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Phone

(209) 229-4650

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 30%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 30% in Reading.
2
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
70
Total Students
TOP 5861 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Banta Charter

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 21.43%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 75.71%
Black 1.43%
Two+ Races 1.43%
Native Am. 0%
White
21.43%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
75.71%
Black
1.43%
Two+ Races
1.43%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 70
54.29%
38 Female
45.71%
32 Male

Student Population

70 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In 2025, classrooms at Banta Elementary School — which includes the Banta Charter environment — received significant technology upgrades to support classroom instruction. New technology tools, including updated interactive displays, were introduced to enhance student engagement and learning experiences across subjects.

FAQ

Q1. Do teachers use new ways to teach?

Ans. The focus is on project-based and hands-on learning.

Q2. Are there STEM activities at the school?

Ans. The curriculum includes labs and projects that focus on STEM.

Q3. What are some ways to get people involved in the community?

Ans. Working with local groups makes learning more interesting.

Q4. Do you do arts and crafts every day?

Ans: Arts integration helps kids be creative in addition to learning.

Q5. Does the school encourage students to speak up?

Ans. Students are encouraged to voice their opinions and take part in making decisions.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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