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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 768 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in DC
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Bancroft Elementary School is ranked #30 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% 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?
768 students attend Bancroft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bancroft Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% 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
What school district is Bancroft Elementary School part of?
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.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 768 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
