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Powell Elementary School vs. Bancroft Elementary School

Should you attend Powell Elementary School or Bancroft Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Powell Elementary School
1350 Upshur St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Bancroft Elementary School
1755 Newton St. Nw
Washington, DC 20010
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Powell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Bancroft Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Powell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 768 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 28% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
497 students
768 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Powell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bancroft Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Powell Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bancroft Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Powell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bancroft Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Powell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bancroft Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#70 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 50%)
#30 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Powell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bancroft Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Top 50% in DC)
28%
(Top 30% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Powell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bancroft Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 30% in DC)
47%
(Top 20% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Powell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bancroft Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Top 30% in DC)
20-24%
(Top 30% in DC)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Powell Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bancroft Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
77
99
Kindergarten Students
74
126
Grade 1 Students
76
126
Grade 2 Students
72
101
Grade 3 Students
66
105
Grade 4 Students
68
123
Grade 5 Students
64
88

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Powell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bancroft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
73%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Powell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bancroft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Powell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bancroft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
11%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Powell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bancroft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Powell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bancroft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.44
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Powell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bancroft Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Powell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bancroft Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
(10-11 School Year Data)
9%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Powell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2010-11 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bancroft Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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