Bancroft Es

1755 Newton St. Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
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%
  • : Top 20% in DC
  • : 50-54% (Top 5%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DC)
#27 out of 212 schools
(Top 20%)
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(18-19)
50-54%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bancroft Es and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
50-54%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bancroft Es and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
64%
17%
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Black
4%
65%
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White
28%
13%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
This chart display the diversity score of Bancroft Es and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bancroft Es and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bancroft Es and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?

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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Maija

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 676 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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