Bancroft Elementary School
Minneapolis School Finder Rating
About
About Us
Located in South Minneapolis’s Bancroft neighborhood, Bancroft Elementary is a unique community school that offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). Students who attend Bancroft Community will shape the way the school reflects & exemplifies the culture & fabric of its community. Bancroft provides all students with an excellent academic foundation as creative & critical thinkers who are empowered to act responsibly with respect for self, community & the world. Families can expect an environment where the community of learners values working together, culture, equity & social interaction. Teaching & learning at Bancroft is designed to encourage students to be active learners, well-rounded individuals, & engaged citizens. Students experience learning through inquiry based, hands-on activities. Learning meets students at their level & challenges them to grow through confidently taking risks, learning through mistakes, & developing a growth mindset.
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish, Somali
Extra programming
Bancroft Elementary School offers Community Education, Tutoring
Extracurriculars Offered:
Community Education, Tutoring
Uniforms
Students who attend Bancroft Elementary School are not required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
If interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us.
Students at this school
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
Above Average
Academic programming
Bancroft Community School offers an IB program, Somali & Spanish bilingual staff, & advanced instruction.
Academic Programs Offered:
International Baccalaureate (IB), Language Immersion
Special education programming
Consistent with federal & Minnesota law, special education instruction & related services are provided to all children with disabilities (age birth through 21 years) who need & meet the eligibility criteria for special education instruction & related services.
Read the full MPS Special Education Policy at: www.bit.ly/3Mul9kr.
Curricula
No response from school.
English language learner programming
MPS supports district programming & curriculum that promotes the accelerated academic achievement of English learners & recognizes the important role multilingualism plays in achieving academic success & in the future careers of MPS students.
Read the full MPS Bilingual Student Education Policy at: www.bit.ly/42VAq2U.
Proficiency
5 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
4 out of 10 students read at grade level
Progress
5 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math
6 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading
Climate
Above Average
School values
MPS’s values are:
1) Equity, representation, & anti-racism;
2) Physical & emotional safety & wellbeing;
3) Relationships, trust, & communication;
4) Shared decision-making & voice;
5) Transparency & accountability; &
6) Evidence-based strategies.
Learn more at: www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.
Recess
No response from school.
Discipline Policy
MPS recognizes that appropriate school behavior is critical to academic success & to sustaining a rich & effective learning community. Their Discipline & Student Behavior Policy states that student instruction time lost due to removal from classes in response to misbehavior must be minimized. MPS looks to parents & families to partner in teaching & supporting appropriate school behavior to maximize the academic success of their students.
Read the full MPS Discipline & Student Behavior Policy at: www.bit.ly/42ZvEkZ.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
Average
Equity vision
MPS’s vision is that all students–no matter their background, ZIP code, & personal needs–will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds key knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, MPS will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. MPS is in the process of implementing their Climate Framework (www.mpschools.org/about-mps/climate-framework), in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity.
Learn more at www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.
