Bancroft Elementary School
Tel:
(925)933-3405
- Bancroft Elementary School serves 628 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Bancroft Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Bancroft Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bancroft Elementary School's student population of 628 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 628 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Bancroft Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bancroft Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1505 out of 9584 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 48% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | MT. Diablo Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Bancroft Elementary School is Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Walnut Creek Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 420 students
0.7 miles
2730 Mitchell Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925)235-1130 0.7 6-12 420 - Concord Oak Grove Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 773 students
0.7 miles
2050 Minert Rd.
Concord, CA 94518
(925)682-1843 0.7 6-8 773 - Concord Ygnacio Valley High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1246 students
0.9 miles
755 Oak Grove Rd.
Concord, CA 94518
(925)685-8414 0.9 9-12 1246 - Concord Diablo Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 23 students
1.2 miles
1026 Mohr Ln.
Concord, CA 94519
(925)676-6862 1.2 7-12 23 - Walnut Creek Valle Verde Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 479 students
1.2 miles
3275 Peachwillow Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925)939-5700 1.2 K-5 479
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