BANCROFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bancroft El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kennett Consolidated SD school district, located in Kennett Square, PA with about 451 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Bancroft El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bancroft Elementary School is a public school located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, serving students in the Kennett Consolidated School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core academic skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages both academic achievement and social-emotional development.
As part of the Kennett Consolidated School District, Bancroft Elementary benefits from a diverse community and resources aimed at meeting the needs of its student population. The school typically engages families through various extracurricular activities, parent-teacher organizations, and community events, striving to create a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and character building, the school prepares its students for a successful transition to the middle school level.
For more information, contact Bancroft El Sch at (610) 925-5711 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 925-5711
BANCROFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kennett Square, PA with about 451 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kennett Consolidated SD
- Total Students:
- 451
- Teachers:
- 38.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 451 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 55.9%
- White
- 39.0%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
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.