- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spring Valley, CA
Bancroft Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bancroft Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062025002425
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bancroft Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #9 of 11
- elementary schools in Spring Valley · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bancroft Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bancroft Elementary ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Spring Valley, CA.
School address
District: La Mesa-Spring Valley · California
NCES ID 062025002425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Bancroft Elementary grew from 419 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 062025002425 · Spring Valley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 24.4:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: La Mesa Arts Academy (1,059 students)
Bancroft Elementary grew from 419 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bancroft Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Mesa Arts A
La Mesa Arts Academy
1,059 students
- Parkway Sports
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy
897 students
- Sci Tech Engr
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa
800 students
- Murdock Elemen
Murdock Elementary
608 students
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley Academy
597 students
- This school 391
Bancroft Elementary
391 students
What this shows Bancroft Elementary reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bancroft Elementary compares
Bancroft Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
60.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,770
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.2%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 6.7%
White 3.8%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Bancroft Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for La Mesa-Spring Valley reports $16,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bancroft Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Murdock Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Valley Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bancroft Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 30.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Spring Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa
Standard public school
800 students 25:1 students per teacher
Kempton Street Literacy Academy
Standard public school
480 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
College Preparatory Middle
Standard public school
397 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Sweetwater Springs Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Highlands Elementary
Standard public school
357 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
La Presa Elementary
Standard public school
346 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bancroft Elementary
How many students attend Bancroft Elementary?
Bancroft Elementary has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spring Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bancroft Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bancroft Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bancroft Elementary?
75.7% of students at Bancroft Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bancroft Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bancroft Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment, in Spring Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bancroft Elementary?
Bancroft Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Spring Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Bancroft Elementary ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Spring Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Spring Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in La Mesa-Spring Valley?
Besides Bancroft Elementary, La Mesa-Spring Valley also operates La Mesa Arts Academy (1,059 students), Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy (897 students), and Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa (800 students). See the La Mesa-Spring Valley district page for the complete list.