Bancroft Elementary School

3829 13th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-3550 School website
Grades:
PK-5
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 9:10AM-3:40PM
Before school care:
Yes
After school care:
Yes
District:
Minneapolis Public Schools

School performance rating

57%

About

Languages spoken by school staff

English, Spanish, Somali

Extra programming

Bancroft offers community education, after school programming for students in grades 1-5 that supports academics & special interests. They also offer an on-site Minneapolis Kids program.

Extracurriculars Offered:

Academic Support, Community Education

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

Students, by population (369 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    9%
  • Asian
    2%
  • Black or African American
    18%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    20%
  • Two or more races
    7%
  • White
    44%
  • English Language Learner
    24%
  • From a Low Income Background
    56%
  • Special Education
    19%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (38 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    5%
  • Black or African American
    0%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    0%
  • Two or more races
    5%
  • White
    89%

Average student to teacher ratio

10:1

Academics

74%

Academic performance rating

74%

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

Bancroft provides special education programming, including highly specialized autism programming.

English language learner programming

They also offer integrated English Language Learning programming.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Math Reading 100% 0%

5 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2023 math proficiency - 52%

5 out of 10 students read at grade level

2023 reading proficiency - 52%

Progress

% of students on track
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Math Reading 100% 0%

5 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math

2023 math progress - 53%

6 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading

2023 reading progress - 57%

Climate

30%

Climate performance rating

30%

School values

Students who attend Bancroft Community will help shape the way the school reflects & exemplifies the culture & fabric of their 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 continue to expect an environment where the community of learners value working together, culture, equity, & social interaction.

Discipline Policy

MPS recognizes that appropriate school behavior is critical to academic success & sustaining a rich & effective learning community. Their Discipline & Student Behavior Policy states that student instruction time lost due to removal from classes due to misbehavior must be minimized. MPS looks to parents & families to partner in the teaching & supporting of appropriate school behavior to maximize the academic success of their students. Read their full Discipline & Student Behavior Policy: https://bit.ly/42ZvEkZ.

Bullying Prevention Policy

The MPS Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy exists to maintain a safe & supportive learning environment for students & staff that is free from bullying or hazing. MPS strives to take action to investigate, respond to, remediate, & impose discipline for acts of bullying & hazing which have not been successfully prevented. Read their full Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy: https://bit.ly/3Ih2RQW.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
84% 86% 93% 92% 63% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
82% 65% 60% 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 16 11 1 8

Equity

33%

Equity performance rating

33%

Equity vision

MPS’s vision is that all students–regardless of their background, zip code, & personal needs –will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds essential knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, they will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. They are in the process of implementing MPS Together, a framework in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity. Learn more at mpls.k12.mn.us/strategic-plan.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 16% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 45% Black or African American City average 10% English Language Learner City average 32% From a Low Income Background City average 16% Hispanic City average 78% Two or more races City average 43% Special Education City average 74% White City average 52% All students
0% 100% City average 16% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 45% Black or African American City average 10% English Language Learner City average 32% From a Low Income Background City average 16% Hispanic City average 78% Two or more races City average 43% Special Education City average 74% White City average 52% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 55% All students City average 74% White
0% 100% City average 55% All students City average 74% White

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 62% White City average 63% All teachers
0% 100% City average 62% White City average 63% All teachers

Teachers of color

11%

Students of color

56%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 46% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 39% Black or African American City average 49% English Language Learner City average 46% From a Low Income Background City average 49% Hispanic City average 50% Two or more races City average 49% Special Education City average 81% White City average 60% All students
0% 100% City average 46% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 39% Black or African American City average 49% English Language Learner City average 46% From a Low Income Background City average 49% Hispanic City average 50% Two or more races City average 49% Special Education City average 81% White City average 60% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 8 All students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 8 All students