Bancroft Elementary School
School performance rating
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
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
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
5 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
5 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
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.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
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.