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Enrollment
672
Elementary
DISTRICT 480 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MT. DIABLO UNIFIED·NCES 062637003935
Bancroft Elementary
2200 Parish Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94598 · (925) 933-3405 · Contra Costa County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL672 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
26.9:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 25.3:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
23%
153 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 125 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 105 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 117 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 100 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 114 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 111 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (125) is 13% larger than its 5th grade class (111).
Student demographics
74%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
63.2%
CA avg 49.1% . -5.8pp since 2014
Math
63.0%
CA avg 37.7% . +4.0pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 63 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 63 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 6 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 4 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 34.2% | 28.9% | 19.4% | 17.4% |
| Math | 33.0% | 30.0% | 24.1% | 12.9% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 63.2% | 63.0% |
| 2023-24 | 66.5% | 70.6% |
| 2022-23 | 57.5% | 59.9% |
| 2021-22 | 63.0% | 58.6% |
| 2020-21 | 64.0% | 58.8% |
| 2018-19 | 66.0% | 61.0% |
| 2017-18 | 70.5% | 59.0% |
| 2016-17 | 62.9% | 63.3% |
| 2015-16 | 70.0% | 68.0% |
| 2014-15 | 69.0% | 59.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
65.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
66.2%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-0.5pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 66% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 66% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Bancroft Elementary
Bancroft Elementary's state test result (65.7% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft Elementary this school | 672 | 22.8% | 65.7% |
| Nordstrom Elementary Morgan Hill | 645 | 22.2% | 55.5% |
| Oak Mesa Elementary La Verne | 582 | 24.2% | 78.6% |
| Richard Henry Lee Elementary Los Alamitos | 603 | 19.1% | 83.9% |
| Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet San Jose | 622 | 22.3% | 64.2% |
| Valley View Elementary Pleasanton | 629 | 21.1% | 59.0% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Bancroft Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Contra Costa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 65.7% | #850 of 5,151 | #45 of 149 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 63.0% | #924 of 5,172 ▼ 349 | #48 of 153 ▼ 13 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 63.2% | #1,132 of 5,172 ▼ 235 | #53 of 153 ▼ 9 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +2.3pp | #2,542 of 5,116 | #58 of 150 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 672 | #883 of 5,915 | #18 of 164 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 26.9:1 | #5,092 of 5,352 | #145 of 162 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 73.6% | #234 of 5,354 | #20 of 162 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 22.8% | #5,046 of 5,625 | #108 of 158 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.0% | #649 of 1,139 | #20 of 42 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
672
+64 (+11%) vs 2020
+22% since 1990-91, when it was 553
Student : Teacher
26.9:1
was 24.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 672 | 25 | 26.9:1 | 23% (153) |
| 2023-24 | 686 | 25.2 | 27.2:1 | 13% (87) |
| 2022-23 | 675 | 25 | 27.0:1 | 11% (74) |
| 2020-21 | 608 | 25 | 24.3:1 | 9% (55) |
| 2017-18 | 628 | 25.1 | 25.0:1 | 14% (88) |
| 2015-16 | 559 | 20 | 27.9:1 | 11% (64) |
| 2010-11 | 460 | N/A | N/A | 13% (58) |
| 2000-01 | 518 | 22 | 23.6:1 | 5% (26) |
| 1990-91 | 553 | 21 | 26.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bancroft Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (628 to 672); teachers unchanged (25.1 to 25).
About Bancroft Elementary
Walnut Creek, California, is home to Bancroft Elementary, a mid-sized elementary school. The school runs kindergarten through 5 and enrolls 672 students. Elementary schools in California average about 465 students, which makes this school 45% larger than average.
Bancroft Elementary is part of a district of 50 schools: Mt. Diablo Unified, with 29,210 students.
The largest racial or ethnic group at Bancroft Elementary is White, with 34% of students. Other groups include 28% Hispanic, 22% Asian, and 15% multiracial. The diversity index for Bancroft Elementary is 74%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
For every teacher at Bancroft Elementary, there are about 26.9 students; the school has 25 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California, this school's ratio is higher. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 23%. Among public schools in Contra Costa County, the average eligibility rate is 45%.
On BeatsExpectations, Bancroft Elementary is within a point of its prediction, a result in the middle 80% of California schools.
Contra Costa County is the school's county. There, median household income comes to about $127,229, 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of people live in poverty. There are 280 public schools in the county, enrolling about 167,423, Bancroft Elementary among them.
Ygnacio Valley High is about 0.7 miles from Bancroft Elementary, the shortest distance to any other public school. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools. By average proficiency, Bancroft Elementary is 4th among 8 schools close by.
The school is inside a principal city with a population under 100,000, according to its NCES locale (City: Small).
Federal enrollment counts rose from 608 (2020-21) to 672 (2024-25). There were more students per teacher in 2024-25 (26.9:1) than in 2020-21 (24.3:1).
The discussion board for Bancroft Elementary is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Contra Costa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,165,012
Census ACS
Median income
$127,229
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
280
167,423 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mt. Diablo Unified
- College Park HighHigh · 1,948 students
- Northgate HighHigh · 1,546 students
- Mt. Diablo HighHigh · 1,397 students
- Concord HighHigh · 1,137 students
- Ygnacio Valley HighHigh · 1,059 students
- Foothill MiddleMiddle · 1,005 students
Other schools in Walnut Creek
- Las Lomas HighHigh · 1,577 students
- Northgate HighHigh · 1,546 students
- Foothill MiddleMiddle · 1,005 students
- Walnut Creek IntermediateMiddle · 940 students
- Walnut Acres ElementaryElementary · 689 students
- Buena Vista ElementaryElementary · 495 students
Other Bancroft Elementary schools
6 other US public schools in 6 states are named Bancroft Elementary. Bancroft Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 7.
- Bancroft ElementarySpring Valley, CA · 391 students
- Bancroft Elementary SchoolWashington, DC · 821 students
- BANCROFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOMAHA, NE · 535 students
- Bancroft ElementaryAndover, MA · 522 students
- Bancroft ElementaryMINNEAPOLIS, MN · 477 students
Nearby schools
- Ygnacio Valley High0.7 mi · 1,059
- Oak Grove Middle0.7 mi · 681
- Contra Costa School of Performing Arts0.7 mi · 285
- Walnut Acres Elementary1.2 mi · 689
- Fair Oaks Elementary1.3 mi · 323
- Woodside Elementary1.3 mi · 289
Frequently asked questions
About Bancroft ElementaryHow large is Bancroft Elementary?
Bancroft Elementary enrolls approximately 672 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Bancroft Elementary serve?
Bancroft Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bancroft Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Bancroft Elementary is approximately 26.9:1 (25 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Bancroft Elementary?
Student demographics at Bancroft Elementary are roughly 34% White, 28% Hispanic, 1% Black, 22% Asian, 15% Two or more.
What district is Bancroft Elementary in?
Bancroft Elementary is part of Mt. Diablo Unified.
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