Bancroft Elementary

Summary:

Bancroft Elementary is a public elementary school in Andover, Massachusetts, serving 543 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently performs above the state average in academic assessments and is part of the highly-ranked Andover school district.

Bancroft Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with proficiency rates of 59.09% in English Language Arts, 61.89% in Math, and 73.08% in Science, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also ranks highly among Massachusetts elementary schools for specific student subgroups, such as ranking 4th out of 446 schools for Hispanic students, 73rd out of 886 schools for female students, and 56th out of 731 schools for special education students. Additionally, Bancroft Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.1 and a higher per-student spending of $20,797, suggesting a strong allocation of resources to support student learning.

When compared to nearby schools, Henry C Sanborn Elementary and South Elementary, also in the Andover district, consistently outperform Bancroft Elementary in academic assessments. Schools in the North Andover district, such as Kittredge and Franklin, perform similarly to or slightly better than Bancroft Elementary, while schools in the Lawrence district, such as Robert Frost, have significantly lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 15 Bancroft Street
       Andover, MA  01810


(978) 247-9500

District: Andover

SchoolDigger Rank:
132nd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,797 Help


Students who attend Bancroft Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Doherty Middle
High:    Andover High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  543

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.4%
Asian:
8.5%
Hispanic:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bancroft Elementary ranks better than 85.6% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Andover School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.4%), Asian (8.5%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bancroft Elementary is 12.1. 3 elementary schools in the Andover School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bancroft Elementary is $20,797, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Andover School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bancroft Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bancroft Elementary 132nd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Bancroft Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Andover:

SchoolDigger ranks Andover 32nd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bancroft Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bancroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.22 75th 884 91.5%
2004 87.97 72nd 882 91.8%
2005 84.63 115th 887 87.0%
2006 90.08 48th 911 94.7%
2007 92.05 21st 911 97.7%
2008 91.28 35th 908 96.1%
2009 91.87 24th 909 97.4%
2010 88.49 61st 920 93.4%
2011 84.08 121st 924 86.9%
2012 82.20 145th 930 84.4%
2013 78.51 184th 928 80.2%
2014 81.89 147th 926 84.1%
2015 80.07 162nd 914 82.3%
2016 77.52 198th 932 78.8%
2017 67.16 305th 938 67.5%
2018 63.47 360th 934 61.5%
2019 77.77 203rd 942 78.5%
2021 79.32 191st 936 79.6%
2022 79.04 184th 932 80.3%
2023 78.18 203rd 928 78.1%
2024 84.07 132nd 916 85.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bancroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.22 8th 40 80.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bancroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.62 653rd 886 26.3%
2019 58.73 315th 896 64.8%
2021 63.65 245th 894 72.6%
2022 68.43 217th 905 76.0%
2023 72.63 137th 703 80.5%
2024 86.69 56th 731 92.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bancroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.76 468th 700 33.1%
2022 55.09 318th 772 58.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Bancroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.20 404th 893 54.8%
2019 78.25 172nd 902 80.9%
2021 81.21 162nd 898 82.0%
2022 78.45 178th 901 80.2%
2023 80.11 166th 887 81.3%
2024 87.98 73rd 886 91.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bancroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.91 258th 656 60.7%
2019 73.30 122nd 665 81.7%
2021 74.13 115th 632 81.8%
2022 76.63 98th 672 85.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Bancroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.86 291st 898 67.6%
2019 74.18 223rd 907 75.4%
2021 74.73 227th 904 74.9%
2022 76.08 191st 908 79.0%
2023 73.11 237th 896 73.5%
2024 74.38 221st 891 75.2%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Bancroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.93 217th 925 76.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bancroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.66 114th 154 26.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bancroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.77 208th 398 47.7%
2024 98.44 4th 446 99.1%
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Rank History for White students at Bancroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.34 409th 772 47.0%
2019 68.69 222nd 780 71.5%
2021 71.83 192nd 765 74.9%
2022 69.70 201st 764 73.7%
2023 67.19 226th 762 70.3%
2024 70.72 201st 753 73.3%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Open Quote We have been thrilled with Bancroft. The teachers and administrators are kind and communicative; my children are enthusiastic about learning. Family involvement is high, and there are plenty of opportunities to meet people. The brand new facility is gorgeous. Bancroft has a reputation around town as "the place to be." Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, March 13, 2011

Open Quote Test scores aren't everything.

There is a severe lack of creativity in this school. The teachers are kind, but have to follow a formula in the classrooms and you simply cannot box 20+ students into this formula and have it be effective.

Perhaps more parent volunteers INSIDE the classrooms could help. Perhaps breaking the students into small groups with an adult to guide them rather than having the students read silently each morning would be a simple solution. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bancroft Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 504 10 17 10 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1989 425 5 18 8 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1990 434 6 18 6 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1991 460 3 19 9 1 n/a n/a 0 492
1992 538 8 29 8 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1993 569 5 28 8 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1994 575 6 30 14 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1995 548 4 30 12 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1996 548 4 30 12 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1997 555 1 24 10 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1998 563 4 18 9 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1999 558 3 42 19 2 n/a n/a 0 624
2000 566 1 33 16 2 n/a n/a 0 618
2001 555 1 30 9 3 n/a n/a 0 598
2002 387 3 32 12 3 n/a n/a 0 437
2003 387 3 32 12 3 n/a n/a 0 437
2004 372 3 30 10 2 n/a n/a 0 417
2005 386 11 34 18 2 n/a n/a 0 451
2006 396 8 35 23 0 n/a n/a 13 475
2007 392 7 32 15 0 n/a n/a 15 461
2008 395 5 28 19 0 n/a n/a 15 462
2009 406 5 28 18 0 0 14 0 471
2010 389 5 28 24 1 0 22 0 469
2011 397 4 33 24 2 0 23 0 483
2012 397 13 34 26 3 0 21 0 494
2013 383 14 38 29 3 0 19 0 486
2014 379 11 39 29 3 0 18 0 479
2015 363 12 37 25 4 0 21 0 462
2016 485 17 45 34 3 0 28 0 612
2017 465 19 39 35 2 0 33 0 593
2018 443 18 52 34 2 0 29 0 578
2019 448 13 53 40 0 0 35 0 589
2020 434 10 49 38 0 0 35 0 566
2021 399 7 44 39 0 0 34 0 523
2022 394 6 43 40 0 0 31 0 514
2023 415 5 46 43 0 0 33 1 543

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 541 n/a n/a n/a
1989 456 n/a n/a n/a
1990 464 n/a n/a n/a
1991 492 n/a n/a n/a
1992 583 n/a n/a n/a
1993 610 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 625 n/a n/a n/a
1995 594 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 594 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 590 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 594 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 624 n/a 0.0 5.8
2000 618 n/a 0.0 5.5
2001 598 n/a 0.0 4.2
2002 437 n/a n/a 4.8
2003 437 n/a n/a 4.8
2004 417 31.7 13.2 6.5
2005 451 33.9 13.3 6
2006 475 37.0 12.8 6.5
2007 461 37.0 12.5 7
2008 462 33.4 13.8 7.8
2009 471 32.9 14.3 6.2
2010 469 32.2 14.5 6.4
2011 483 33.1 14.5 5.6
2012 494 32.9 15.0 6.3
2013 486 31.7 15.3 5.3
2014 479 32.4 14.7 5.4
2015 462 32.0 14.4 6.3
2016 612 46.0 13.3 n/a
2017 593 46.5 12.7 n/a
2018 578 45.9 12.5 n/a
2019 589 47.7 12.3 n/a
2020 566 48.6 11.6 n/a
2021 523 46.7 11.1 n/a
2022 514 47.0 10.9 n/a
2023 543 44.7 12.1 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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 541 n/a n/a n/a
1989 456 n/a n/a n/a
1990 464 n/a n/a n/a
1991 492 n/a n/a n/a
1992 583 n/a n/a n/a
1993 610 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 625 n/a n/a n/a
1995 594 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 594 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 590 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 594 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 624 n/a 0.0 5.8
2000 618 n/a 0.0 5.5
2001 598 n/a 0.0 4.2
2002 437 n/a n/a 4.8
2003 437 n/a n/a 4.8
2004 417 31.7 13.2 6.5
2005 451 33.9 13.3 6
2006 475 37.0 12.8 6.5
2007 461 37.0 12.5 7
2008 462 33.4 13.8 7.8
2009 471 32.9 14.3 6.2
2010 469 32.2 14.5 6.4
2011 483 33.1 14.5 5.6
2012 494 32.9 15.0 6.3
2013 486 31.7 15.3 5.3
2014 479 32.4 14.7 5.4
2015 462 32.0 14.4 6.3
2016 612 46.0 13.3 n/a
2017 593 46.5 12.7 n/a
2018 578 45.9 12.5 n/a
2019 589 47.7 12.3 n/a
2020 566 48.6 11.6 n/a
2021 523 46.7 11.1 n/a
2022 514 47.0 10.9 n/a
2023 543 44.7 12.1 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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $279 (1.6%) $17,408 (98.4%) $17,687
2020 $269 (1.4%) $18,876 (98.6%) $19,145
2021 $512 (2.5%) $20,286 (97.5%) $20,797

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bancroft Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 203rd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 203rd of 928 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bancroft Elementary)6964.4
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Andover)7767.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bancroft Elementary)6335.6
 27.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Andover)6757.2
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bancroft Elementary)6663.1
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Andover)7060.9
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bancroft Elementary)6059.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Andover)7165.8
 5.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bancroft Elementary)7064.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Andover)7470.7
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bancroft Elementary)6361
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Andover)7269.4
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Bancroft Elementary)7363.8
 9.2%
   5th Grade Science (Andover)7970.1
 8.9%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bancroft Elementary)6864.1
 3.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Andover)7066.8
 3.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Bancroft Elementary)6252.7
 9.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Andover)6764.5
 2.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Bancroft Elementary)7363.8
 9.2%
   All Grades Science (Andover)7474.2
 0.2%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students589543
 7.8%
African American135
 61.5%
American Indian00
Asian5346
 13.2%
Hispanic4043
 7.5%
Pacific Islander00
White448415
 7.4%
Two or More Races3533
 5.7%


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Students who attend Bancroft Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Doherty Middle
High : Andover High

Students at Bancroft Elementary are 76% White, 8% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 543 students attended Bancroft Elementary.

Bancroft Elementary ranks 132nd of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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