BANCROFT ES AT SHARPE
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.
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 673-7280
http://www.dcps.dc.gov
BANCROFT ES AT SHARPE is a public Title I school in Washington, DC with about 544 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington, DC
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- District of Columbia Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 544
- Teachers:
- 51
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 544 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 68.2%
- White
- 18.6%
- Black or African American
- 7.0%
- Asian
- 4.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.