- Enrollment
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Leandro, CA
Bancroft Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bancroft Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063468005831
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bancroft Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in San Leandro · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bancroft Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bancroft Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in San Leandro, CA.
School address
District: San Leandro Unified · California
NCES ID 063468005831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Bancroft Middle held near 920 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 063468005831 · San Leandro, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
948 enr · 22.6:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: San Leandro High (2,510 students)
Bancroft Middle held near 920 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bancroft Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Leandro Hi
San Leandro High
2,510 students
- John Muir Midd 969
John Muir Middle
969 students
- This school 948
Bancroft Middle
948 students
- Halkin Element 724
Halkin Elementary
724 students
- Madison Elemen 694
Madison Elementary
694 students
- Jefferson Elem 551
Jefferson Elementary
551 students
What this shows Bancroft Middle reports 948 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bancroft Middle compares
Bancroft Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 948 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
948
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$17,487
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%
African American 13.7%
Asian 12.2%
White 8.3%
Two or More 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Bancroft Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Leandro Unified reports $17,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bancroft Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Leandro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Halkin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bancroft Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar middle schools in San Leandro
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~948 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bancroft Middle
How many students attend Bancroft Middle?
Bancroft Middle has 948 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Leandro, CA. CCD year-over-year: 899 (2022-23) → 920 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bancroft Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bancroft Middle is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bancroft Middle?
61.4% of students at Bancroft Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bancroft Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bancroft Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment, in San Leandro, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bancroft Middle?
Bancroft Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Middle rank among middle schools in San Leandro?
By Resource Investment Index, Bancroft Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in San Leandro, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Leandro on the city page.
What other schools are in San Leandro Unified?
Besides Bancroft Middle, San Leandro Unified also operates San Leandro High (2,510 students), John Muir Middle (969 students), and Halkin Elementary (724 students). See the San Leandro Unified district page for the complete list.