Serving 522 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bancroft Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bancroft Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bancroft Elementary School's student population of 522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
522 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Bancroft Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bancroft Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#402 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
8%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
1%
10%
White
77%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bancroft Elementary School's ranking?
Bancroft Elementary School is ranked #402 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Bancroft Elementary School often compared to?
Bancroft Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry C Sanborn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Bancroft Elementary School?
522 students attend Bancroft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bancroft Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bancroft Elementary School?
Bancroft Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bancroft Elementary School offer ?
Bancroft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bancroft Elementary School part of?
Bancroft Elementary School is part of Andover School District.
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