The Bancroft School

700 North Lombard Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 519 students in grades 1-8, The Bancroft School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in DE
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Bancroft School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The Bancroft School's student population of 519 students has grown by 110% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
519 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

The Bancroft School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Bancroft School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
#191 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
27%
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6-9%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Bancroft School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
6%
19%
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Black
86%
30%
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White
5%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in DE.
0.26
This chart display the diversity score of The Bancroft School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Bancroft School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bancroft School's ranking?
The Bancroft School is ranked #191 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are The Bancroft School often compared to?
The Bancroft Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend The Bancroft School?
519 students attend The Bancroft School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of The Bancroft School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Bancroft School?
The Bancroft School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Bancroft School offer ?
The Bancroft School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is The Bancroft School part of?
The Bancroft School is part of Christina School District.

School Calendar

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Date
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day / Paraprofessionals Professional Development (Offices Open)
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
PK-12 Schools & Offices Closed - Spring Break
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
PK-12 Schools & Offices Closed - Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools Closed (Offices Open) - Spring Break
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed (Offices Open) - Spring Break
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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