- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kennett Square, PA
Bancroft El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Bancroft El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421269007387
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bancroft El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Kennett Square · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bancroft El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bancroft El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Kennett Square, PA.
School address
District: Kennett Consolidated Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421269007387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Bancroft El Sch held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 421269007387 · Kennett Square, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 13.4:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kennett Hs (1,184 students)
Bancroft El Sch held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bancroft El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kennett Hs
Kennett Hs
1,184 students
- Kennett Ms
Kennett Ms
902 students
- Greenwood El S
Greenwood El Sch
556 students
- New Garden El 473
New Garden El Sch
473 students
- This school 403
Bancroft El Sch
403 students
- Mary D Lang Kd 304
Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr
304 students
What this shows Bancroft El Sch reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bancroft El Sch compares
Bancroft El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 17% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.3%
White 38.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Bancroft El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kennett Consolidated Sd reports $18,517 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bancroft El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennett Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Garden El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bancroft El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Kennett Square
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bancroft El Sch
How many students attend Bancroft El Sch?
Bancroft El Sch has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kennett Square, PA. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bancroft El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bancroft El Sch is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bancroft El Sch?
48.5% of students at Bancroft El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bancroft El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Bancroft El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment, in Kennett Square, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bancroft El Sch?
Bancroft El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bancroft El Sch rank among elementary schools in Kennett Square?
By Resource Investment Index, Bancroft El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Kennett Square, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kennett Square on the city page.
What other schools are in Kennett Consolidated Sd?
Besides Bancroft El Sch, Kennett Consolidated Sd also operates Kennett Hs (1,184 students), Kennett Ms (902 students), and Greenwood El Sch (556 students). See the Kennett Consolidated Sd district page for the complete list.