Serving 821 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bancroft Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 821 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bancroft Elementary School serves the northwest part of Washington, DC, encompassing an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically find the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bancroft Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bancroft Elementary School's student population of 821 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
821 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Motto
Be respectful. Se respetuoso. Be responsible. Se responsable. Learn every day. Aprende todos los dÃas.
School Rankings
Bancroft Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bancroft Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 220 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
22%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
31%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
49%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
5%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bancroft Elementary School's ranking?
Bancroft Elementary School is ranked #31 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Bancroft Elementary School often compared to?
Bancroft Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oyster-adams Bilingual School, Marie Reed Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Bancroft Elementary School?
821 students attend Bancroft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bancroft Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bancroft Elementary School?
Bancroft Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bancroft Elementary School offer ?
Bancroft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bancroft Elementary School part of?
Bancroft Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia.
In what neighborhood is Bancroft Elementary School located?
Bancroft Elementary School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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