Bancroft ES

1755 Newton St. NW
Washington, DC 20010

821 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bancroft Elementary School at Sharpe, located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a vibrant and culturally diverse school community that serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to bilingual education, offering a Dual Language Immersion program that fosters proficiency in both English and Spanish. This focus on language acquisition is central to their mission of preparing students to be global citizens who can thrive in a multicultural society.

Beyond its academic programming, Bancroft emphasizes a holistic approach to education by integrating social-emotional learning with core curriculum standards. The school fosters a collaborative environment where teachers, staff, and families work closely together to support student development. By providing a nurturing atmosphere and emphasizing community engagement, Bancroft aims to close achievement gaps and ensure that every student has the tools and support necessary to succeed academically and personally throughout their formative years.

821

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bancroft ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	527
Black	14
Asian	8
Two or More	24
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
527 (64.2%)
White
245 (29.8%)
Two or More
24 (2.9%)
Black
14 (1.7%)
Asian
8 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	District of Columbia Public Schools
Phone:	(202)673-7280
Website:	http://bancroftelementary.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	821
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 101

Kindergarten 149

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bancroft ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	101
Kindergarten	149
Grade 1	128
Grade 2	125
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	103
Grade 5	116

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bancroft ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	409	49.8%
Male	412	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)