Bancroft Elementary School (Closed 2007)

Bancroft Elementary School serves 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
415 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
53%
Black
71%
13%
White
25%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bancroft Elementary School?
415 students attend Bancroft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Bancroft Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bancroft Elementary School?
Bancroft Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bancroft Elementary School offer ?
Bancroft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bancroft Elementary School part of?
Bancroft Elementary School is part of West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District.

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