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Banta Elementary

22345 El Rancho Rd., Tracy, CA, 95304

Ranked 5539 of 6783 in California

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About Banta Elementary

Banta Elementary is a public school for grades K–8 in Tracy, California. It is part of the Tracy Unified School District. The school has about 168 students and a low student-to-teacher ratio of about 17:1. This means that classes are smaller and students receive more one-on-one attention. Banta Elementary focuses on the core academic subjects, such as English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies. The school puts a lot of emphasis on basic skills and structured learning in the classroom. Because the school is small, teachers can meet the needs of all kinds of learners and give them specific academic help. About 12% of students meet or surpass the requirements for math proficiency, according to data from U.S. News. The students at the school come from a wide range of backgrounds, similar to the people in the Tracy area. A large number of them are minorities, and they come from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds. Banta Elementary is a regular public school that receives money from the state and local governments to pay for education. The amount spent on each student is usually about the same as what other public schools in California spend. People generally like Banta Elementary because it feels like a small school and has small class sizes, which help students learn and grow academically.

Banta Elementary 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 12%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 0% in Reading.
10
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
168
Total Students
$37270
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5539 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Banta Elementary

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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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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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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 19.64%
Asian 6.55%
Hispanic 69.05%
Black 1.79%
Two+ Races 2.98%
Native Am. 0%
White
19.64%
Asian
6.55%
Hispanic
69.05%
Black
1.79%
Two+ Races
2.98%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 168
45.83%
77 Female
54.17%
91 Male

Student Population

168 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In 2025, Banta Elementary School underwent a significant technology upgrade, equipping every classroom with new instructional tools such as interactive Promethean ActivPanel Titanium whiteboards. This initiative was implemented over the summer to enhance classroom engagement and support visual learning strategies.

FAQ

Q1. Are there programs at the school that help students learn more?

Ans. Students can take part in programs for music, art, and leadership.

Q2. Do you offer lessons in character education?

Ans. School programs stress the importance of core values and doing the right thing.

Q3. Do you use outdoor learning experiences?

Field trips and lessons outside help kids learn by doing.

Q4. Do you want parents to get involved?

Families can help out and take part in school events and committees.

Q5. Are group projects given a lot of attention?

Ans. Working on group projects helps students learn how to talk to each other and work together.

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

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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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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