Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Bancroft, NE, covering approximately 122.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School's student population of 170 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Striving for Growth and Excellence
School Rankings
Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#579 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
28%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
63%
61%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School's ranking?
Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School is ranked #579 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School?
170 students attend Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School?
Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School offer ?
Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School part of?
Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School is part of Bancroft-Rosalie Comm Schools.
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