Serving 676 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bancroft Es ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bancroft Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bancroft Es's student population of 676 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bancroft Es ranks within the top 20% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bancroft Es is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 212 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
64%
17%
Black
4%
65%
White
28%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bancroft Es's ranking?
Bancroft Es is ranked #27 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Bancroft Es often compared to?
Bancroft Esis often viewed alongside schools like Oyster-adams Bilingual School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Bancroft Es?
676 students attend Bancroft Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bancroft Es students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bancroft Es?
Bancroft Es has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bancroft Es offer ?
Bancroft Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bancroft Es part of?
Bancroft Es is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Bancroft Es located?
Bancroft Es is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
School Reviews
5 4/21/2008
Bancroft has soccer and has won 3rd place and 1st in poetry slams. The PTA is also very involved.
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