Bancroft Elementary School

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Bancroft Elementary School ranks 617 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bancroft Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 1-5 in the Kennett Consolidated School District in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment and strong academic performance that outpaces the district and state averages.

Bancroft Elementary consistently outperforms the Kennett Consolidated School District and the state of Pennsylvania in PSSA test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2022-2023, the school had 62.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 52.3% proficiency in math, and 75.7% proficiency in science - all significantly higher than the district and state averages. Bancroft's White students performed exceptionally well, ranking 71st out of 1,236 Pennsylvania elementary schools, while its Hispanic students also performed well, ranking 171st out of 432 schools. However, the school's low socioeconomic status students ranked 964th out of 1,414 schools, indicating a need for additional support in this area.

While Bancroft Elementary outperforms the other Kennett Consolidated School District elementary schools, such as Greenwood Elementary and New Garden Elementary, it lags behind the high-performing schools in the neighboring Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, like Pocopson Elementary and Hillendale Elementary. The school's challenges in addressing the achievement gap for its low-income students present an opportunity for targeted interventions and resource allocation to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public 1-5

181 Bancroft Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348

(610) 925-5711

District: Kennett Consolidated School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
617^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,536

Students who attend Bancroft Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kennett Middle School
High:	Kennett High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 394

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.8%

White:

40.1%

Asian:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bancroft Elementary School ranks better than 59.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Kennett Consolidated School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.8%), White (40.1%), Asian (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Kennett Consolidated School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bancroft Elementary School is 12.8, which is the 2^nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Kennett Consolidated School District. (See more...)

Compare Bancroft Elementary School employs 30.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bancroft Elementary School is $18,536, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Kennett Consolidated School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bancroft Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bancroft Elementary School 617^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Bancroft Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Kennett Consolidated School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kennett Consolidated School District 229^th of 606 Pennsylvania 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	PA State Percentile
2013	60.60	750^th	1519	50.6%
2014	57.85	788^th	1467	46.3%
2015	61.66	662^nd	1474	55.1%
2016	66.19	607^th	1554	60.9%
2017	69.47	520^th	1547	66.4%
2018	72.61	432^nd	1530	71.8%
2019	67.05	575^th	1544	62.8%
2021	60.81	614^th	1433	57.2%
2022	50.94	880^th	1534	42.6%
2023	64.00	617^th	1534	59.8%

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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	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.90	66^th	196	66.3%

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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	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.38	964^th	1414	31.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bancroft Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.13	171^st	432	60.4%

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Rank History for White students at Bancroft Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.80	71^st	1236	94.3%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a citizen
Friday, September 11, 2015

9/14/2015 Our 7 year old grandchild attends Bancroft Elementary School. Yesterday he came home from school and told his Mom and Dad he had a very good day at school. His parents met their child's classroom teacher, during Parents Night, and appreciated her positive teaching approach, happy personality and previous teaching experience. We as grandparents we are glad our grandchild attends a neighborhood school that has a diverse population. Bancroft Elementary School is a beautiful new facility. The landscaping is lovely. And the playground is attractive and safe. We believe test scores alone do not determine a school's value. Bancroft Elementary School is a great school ! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bancroft Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	244	14	11	258	0	1	528
2013	233	9	10	281	1	4	538
2014	217	7	9	298	1	6	538
2015	222	7	8	309	1	10	557
2016	212	7	7	274	1	11	512
2017	199	8	10	258	0	11	486
2018	176	5	9	252	0	9	451
2019	178	3	12	246	0	11	450
2020	168	5	12	246	0	7	438
2021	163	4	13	240	0	5	425
2022	164	2	12	215	0	7	400
2023	158	3	12	212	0	9	394

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
2012	528	38.2	13.8	48.9
2013	538	37.4	14.3	50.4
2014	538	38.6	13.9	54.1
2015	557	39.0	14.2	55.7
2016	512	39.0	13.1	54.5
2017	486	37.7	12.8	53.3
2018	451	38.8	11.6	54.8
2019	450	35.1	12.8	52.7
2020	438	31.6	13.8	55.3
2021	425	31.6	13.4	51.1
2022	400	31.3	12.7	46.5
2023	394	30.7	12.8	52.8

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
2012	528	38.2	13.8	48.9
2013	538	37.4	14.3	50.4
2014	538	38.6	13.9	54.1
2015	557	39.0	14.2	55.7
2016	512	39.0	13.1	54.5
2017	486	37.7	12.8	53.3
2018	451	38.8	11.6	54.8
2019	450	35.1	12.8	52.7
2020	438	31.6	13.8	55.3
2021	425	31.6	13.4	51.1
2022	400	31.3	12.7	46.5
2023	394	30.7	12.8	52.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bancroft Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$321 (2.0%)	$15,808 (98.0%)	$16,128
2020	$321 (2.1%)	$14,782 (97.9%)	$15,103
2021	$748 (4.3%)	$16,485 (95.7%)	$17,232
2022	$795 (4.3%)	$17,741 (95.7%)	$18,536

Data source: Pennsylvania 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 575^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 617^th of 1534 Elementary schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bancroft Elementary School)	60.2	63.3	3.1%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bancroft Elementary School)	69.4	70.6	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Bancroft Elementary School)	50.7	50	0.7%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Bancroft Elementary School)	78.7	75.7	3%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bancroft Elementary School)	82.6	58.4	24.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Bancroft Elementary School)	51.1	45.3	5.8%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bancroft Elementary School)	80.7	58.1	22.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Bancroft Elementary School)	54.4	52.3	2.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Bancroft Elementary School)	78.7	75.7	3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bancroft Elementary School)	77	62.1	14.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	450	394	12.4%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	12	12
Hispanic	246	212	13.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	178	158	11.2%
Two or More Races	11	9	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.7%	52.8%	0.1%

Schools Near Bancroft Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bancroft Elementary School	Public	1-5	181 Bancroft Road	Kennett Square	19348	Chester County	Kennett Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 925-5711	394	31	12.8	52.8%	158 (40.1%)	3 (0.8%)	212 (53.8%)	12 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	64	617^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.8%		50.9	880^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.6%	263	63.3	50.0	45.3		52.3	75.7	75.7	70.6	58.4	58.1		62.1	$18,536	$795	$17,741
Mary D Lang Kindergarten Center	Public	K	409 Center St	Kennett Square	19348	Chester County	Kennett Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 444-6260	283	22	13.1	43.5%	144 (50.9%)	3 (1.1%)	126 (44.5%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)								(n/a)													$19,161	$816	$18,346
New Garden Elementary School	Public	1-5	265 New Garden Road	Toughkenamon	19374	Chester County	Kennett Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 268-6900	463	37	12.4	38.2%	262 (56.6%)	9 (1.9%)	166 (35.9%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.8%)	62.2	654^th of 1534 public elementary schools	57.4%		64.3	605^th of 1534 public elementary schools	60.6%	49	50.0	49.5	46.8		48.8	83.7	83.7	57.8	65.3	57.5		60.3	$17,160	$799	$16,361
Unionville Elementary School	Public	K-5	1775 W Doe Run Road	Kennett Square	19348	Chester County	Unionville-Chadds Ford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 347-1700	346	32	10.8	6.9%	280 (80.9%)	3 (0.9%)	31 (9.0%)	20 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	89	116^th of 1534 public elementary schools	92.4%		92.5	56^th of 1534 public elementary schools	96.3%	60	76.5	69.3	80.5		75.3	96.2	96.2	77.6	75.0	89.2		80.0	$29,139	$425	$28,714
Greenwood Elementary School	Public	1-5	420 Greenwood Road	Kennett Square	19348	Chester County	Kennett Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 388-5990	562	39	14.4	48.9%	264 (47.0%)	14 (2.5%)	248 (44.1%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.4%)	61.4	664^th of 1534 public elementary schools	56.7%		48.6	916^th of 1534 public elementary schools	40.3%	252	64.7	48.1	48.6		53.5	74.5	74.5	59.6	51.9	62.8		58.2	$17,112	$812	$16,300
Hillendale Elementary School	Public	K-5	1850 Hillendale Road	Chadds Ford	19317	Delaware County	Unionville-Chadds Ford School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 388-1439	389	32	12.3	3.3%	290 (74.6%)	10 (2.6%)	21 (5.4%)	52 (13.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	94.3	18^th of 1534 public elementary schools	98.8%		92.1	58^th of 1534 public elementary schools	96.2%	40	84.1	79.4	82.6		82.0	98.5	98.5	87.3	88.2	96.8		90.7	$27,803	$131	$27,672
Pocopson Elementary School	Public	K-5	1105 Pocopson Road	West Chester	19382	Chester County	Unionville-Chadds Ford School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 793-9241	517	35	14.6	2.3%	410 (79.3%)	9 (1.7%)	19 (3.7%)	54 (10.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.6%)	94.2	22^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	98.6%		93.9	21^st of 1534 public elementary schools	98.6%	1	85.3	86.4	75.5		82.1	98.6	98.6	91.2	90.5	84.7		88.7	$28,237	$493	$27,744
Penn London Elementary School	Public	K-1	383 S Jennersville Rd	West Grove	19390	Chester County	Avon Grove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 869-9803	1,010	66	15.3	26.8%	686 (67.9%)	18 (1.8%)	287 (28.4%)	12 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)								(n/a)													$14,154	$1,122	$13,032
East Fallowfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	2254 Strasburg Rd	East Fallowfield Township	19320	Chester County	Coatesville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 383-3765	320	28	11.4	100.0%	106 (33.1%)	115 (35.9%)	72 (22.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.8%)	12.7	1305^th of 1534 public elementary schools	14.9%		23.8	1184^th of 1534 public elementary schools	22.8%	121	22.4	14.0	20.9		18.8	43.9	43.9	29.2	12.5	37.6		25.6	$16,605	$1,231	$15,374
Avon Grove Intrmd School	Public	2-5	395 S. Jennersville Road	West Grove	19390	Chester County	Avon Grove School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 869-2010	1,457	81	17.9	32.1%	979 (67.2%)	21 (1.4%)	410 (28.1%)	24 (1.6%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.4%)	65.9	576^th of 1534 public elementary schools	62.5%		68.1	538^th of 1534 public elementary schools	64.9%	38	60.0	57.1	64.7	44.8	56.5	78.9	78.9	51.7	54.4	66.9	57.0	57.3	$13,539	$576	$12,962

Frequently Asked Questions about Bancroft Elementary School

What district is Bancroft Elementary School in?

Kennett Consolidated School District

Is Bancroft Elementary School a good school?

Bancroft Elementary School ranks 617^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bancroft Elementary School?

Students at Bancroft Elementary School are 54% Hispanic, 40% White, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Bancroft Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 394 students attended Bancroft Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Bancroft Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Kennett Middle School
High : Kennett High School

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