Bancroft Elementary

8805 Tyler St.
Spring Valley, CA 91977

www.lmsvschools.org

391 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Bancroft Elementary School, located in Spring Valley, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK–6 as part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. With a diverse student body, the school emphasizes a community-centered approach, working closely with families to foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and high expectations.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous California state standards, while also integrating modern educational tools to enhance student engagement. Bancroft Elementary is characterized by its dedicated teaching staff who prioritize individualized instruction to help students reach their full potential. Beyond the classroom, the school offers various programs and extracurricular activities that encourage students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build strong character traits, ultimately preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

391

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

25.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bancroft Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	301
Black	31
Asian	15
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
301 (77.2%)
Black
31 (7.9%)
Two or More
26 (6.7%)
White
15 (3.8%)
Asian
15 (3.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	La Mesa-Spring Valley
Phone:	(619)668-5890
Website:	http://www.lmsvschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 62

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 1