Bancroft Elementary

www.aps1.net

543 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bancroft Elementary School is a public school located in Andover, Massachusetts, serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Andover Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong curiosity. The school is known for its strong community atmosphere and its focus on providing a balanced curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic programming, Bancroft Elementary places a significant emphasis on collaboration between teachers, staff, and families to ensure student success. The school integrates technology into the classroom to enhance engagement and provides various extracurricular opportunities to support diverse interests. With its dedicated faculty and focus on individualized instruction, Bancroft remains a cornerstone of the Andover community, consistently striving to meet the unique needs of every learner in a safe and nurturing setting.

543

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bancroft Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	415
Hispanic	43
Black	5
Asian	46
Two or More	33

White
415 (76.6 %)
Asian
46 (8.5 %)
Hispanic
43 (7.9 %)
Two or More
33 (6.1 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)

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:	No
District:	Andover
Phone:	(978)247-9500
Website:	http://www.aps1.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 107