Bancroft Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 1755 Newton St. NW
       Washington, DC  20010


(202) 673-7280

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
27th of 128 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,382 Help


Students who attend Bancroft Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Deal Middle School
High:    Jackson-Reed High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  715

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.2%
White:
29.7%
African American:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Bancroft Elementary School ranks better than 78.9% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 21st among 76 ranked elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.2%), White (29.7%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bancroft Elementary School is 11.9. 60 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bancroft Elementary School is $23,382. 61 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bancroft Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bancroft Elementary School 27th of 128 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Bancroft Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 27th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bancroft Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bancroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 51.68 48th 111 56.8%
2011 55.90 34th 111 69.4%
2012 48.58 53rd 112 52.7%
2014 44.00 57th 109 47.7%
2015 34.96 53rd 97 45.4%
2016 44.46 46th 99 53.5%
2017 44.67 51st 108 52.8%
2018 59.24 40th 120 66.7%
2019 77.40 22nd 122 82.0%
2022 61.93 26th 97 73.2%
2023 69.22 27th 128 78.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bancroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.92 12th 25 52.0%
2019 62.93 5th 25 80.0%
2022 46.16 10th 21 52.4%
2023 24.94 17th 19 10.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bancroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.02 33rd 35 5.7%
2019 25.89 42nd 45 6.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bancroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.25 10th 53 81.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Bancroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.89 38th 110 65.5%
2019 78.59 21st 117 82.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bancroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.33 25th 90 72.2%
2019 77.83 11th 91 87.9%
2022 79.06 1st 27 96.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Bancroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.83 41st 113 63.7%
2019 71.35 24th 113 78.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bancroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.61 18th 29 37.9%
2019 59.89 6th 30 80.0%
2022 39.37 8th 18 55.6%
2023 23.79 19th 22 13.6%
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Rank History for White students at Bancroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.60 13th 25 48.0%
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Data source: test scores: OSSE DC Office of the State Superindendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Bancroft Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: OSSE DC Office of the State Superindendent of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, December 15, 2011

Open Quote This school is amazing! They can make magic with nothing. It's bilingual and their are a lot of immigrants. Not only Hispanics, but Norway, italy...these kids come from around the world! (my guess is they are the children of diplomats). My son loves it there. The teachers are great, the children are polite, and there is actual learning going on inside.

Only downside is that they do have those DUMB standardized tests. No one, including the teachers, like these tests. It is a shame. All of our children will be left behind with "No children left behind". Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bancroft Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 14 381 23 367 1 n/a n/a 0 786
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 725 725
1990 10 265 39 347 0 n/a n/a 0 661
1991 5 226 54 367 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1992 6 209 49 333 1 n/a n/a 0 598
1993 10 207 62 364 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1994 11 160 62 325 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1995 9 129 61 364 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1996 9 129 61 364 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1997 3 128 72 391 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1998 7 146 75 363 1 n/a n/a 0 592
1999 12 114 76 375 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2000 12 107 75 382 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2001 7 87 67 374 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2002 5 74 54 331 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2003 5 74 54 331 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2004 10 77 50 360 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2005 8 82 38 324 2 n/a n/a 0 454
2006 8 63 32 304 2 n/a n/a 0 409
2007 16 68 33 298 2 n/a n/a 0 417
2008 28 81 33 324 3 n/a n/a 0 469
2009 22 64 41 330 2 n/a n/a 0 459
2010 28 63 41 310 1 n/a n/a 0 443
2011 35 50 37 331 1 1 3 0 458
2012 40 45 27 345 2 0 4 0 463
2013 48 38 32 348 1 0 6 0 473
2014 58 39 34 356 0 2 1 0 490
2015 56 42 27 378 0 2 3 0 508
2016 75 41 29 371 0 0 5 0 521
2017 89 42 32 358 2 1 6 0 530
2018 101 38 26 371 0 0 8 0 544
2019 128 34 26 367 1 0 11 0 567
2020 150 31 23 396 2 0 14 0 616
2021 160 25 14 410 2 0 16 0 627
2022 193 27 12 430 2 0 12 0 676
2023 212 21 11 452 3 1 15 0 715

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bancroft Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 786 53.0 14.8 72.6
1989 725 57.0 12.7 78.8
1990 661 37.0 17.8 22.5
1991 652 27.0 24.1 20.4
1992 598 30.0 19.9 95
1993 643 35.0 18.4 93.5
1994 558 23.0 24.3 95
1995 563 24.0 23.5 94.8
1996 563 24.0 23.5 94.8
1997 594 16.0 37.1 83.3
1998 592 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 577 57.0 10.1 n/a
2000 576 57.0 10.1 96.9
2001 535 54.0 9.9 99.4
2002 464 n/a n/a 86
2003 464 n/a n/a 86
2004 497 45.0 11.0 84.7
2005 454 64.0 7.1 87
2006 409 58.0 7.1 85.6
2007 417 48.0 8.7 82.3
2008 469 11.0 42.6 78.7
2009 459 41.8 11.0 80.4
2010 443 47.0 9.4 82.8
2011 458 43.0 10.6 80.1
2012 463 45.5 10.1 81.2
2013 473 43.5 10.8 71.9
2014 490 46.5 10.5 99.4
2015 508 46.0 11.0 100
2016 521 48.0 10.8 100
2017 530 52.0 10.1 n/a
2018 544 51.0 10.6 n/a
2019 567 51.0 11.1 n/a
2020 616 52.5 11.7 n/a
2021 627 58.9 10.6 n/a
2022 676 60.5 11.1 n/a
2023 715 60.0 11.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bancroft Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 786 53.0 14.8 72.6
1989 725 57.0 12.7 78.8
1990 661 37.0 17.8 22.5
1991 652 27.0 24.1 20.4
1992 598 30.0 19.9 95
1993 643 35.0 18.4 93.5
1994 558 23.0 24.3 95
1995 563 24.0 23.5 94.8
1996 563 24.0 23.5 94.8
1997 594 16.0 37.1 83.3
1998 592 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 577 57.0 10.1 n/a
2000 576 57.0 10.1 96.9
2001 535 54.0 9.9 99.4
2002 464 n/a n/a 86
2003 464 n/a n/a 86
2004 497 45.0 11.0 84.7
2005 454 64.0 7.1 87
2006 409 58.0 7.1 85.6
2007 417 48.0 8.7 82.3
2008 469 11.0 42.6 78.7
2009 459 41.8 11.0 80.4
2010 443 47.0 9.4 82.8
2011 458 43.0 10.6 80.1
2012 463 45.5 10.1 81.2
2013 473 43.5 10.8 71.9
2014 490 46.5 10.5 99.4
2015 508 46.0 11.0 100
2016 521 48.0 10.8 100
2017 530 52.0 10.1 n/a
2018 544 51.0 10.6 n/a
2019 567 51.0 11.1 n/a
2020 616 52.5 11.7 n/a
2021 627 58.9 10.6 n/a
2022 676 60.5 11.1 n/a
2023 715 60.0 11.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bancroft Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,340 (11.2%) $18,501 (88.8%) $20,840
2020 $2,371 (11.6%) $18,128 (88.4%) $20,499
2021 $2,940 (12.9%) $19,787 (87.1%) $22,727
2022 $4,633 (19.8%) $18,750 (80.2%) $23,382

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bancroft Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 22nd of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 27th of 128 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bancroft Elementary School)61.339.6
 21.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)43.237.4
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)41.830.6
 11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bancroft Elementary School)41.944.4
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)35.832.3
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)33.126.1
 7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bancroft Elementary School)38.635.6
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)39.734.8
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)38.529.2
 9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bancroft Elementary School)50.646.7
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)41.441.3
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.234.7
 3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bancroft Elementary School)60.324.7
 35.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)33.428.8
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)32.425.4
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bancroft Elementary School)58.846.8
 12.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)36.438.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students567715
 26.1%
African American3421
 38.2%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian2611
 57.7%
Hispanic367452
 23.2%
Pacific Islander01
White128212
 65.6%
Two or More Races1115
 36.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bancroft Elementary School

Bancroft Elementary School ranks 27th of 128 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 715 students attended Bancroft Elementary School.

Students at Bancroft Elementary School are 63% Hispanic, 30% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Bancroft Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Deal Middle School
High : Jackson-Reed High School


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