BANCROFT ELEMENTARY vs BURROUGHS ELEMENTARY
BURROUGHS ELEMENTARY has a higher overall rating of 6.5/10 compared to 5.4/10. In math proficiency, BURROUGHS ELEMENTARY leads at 83.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
BANCROFT ELEMENTARY
Minneapolis, MN
431 students
BURROUGHS ELEMENTARY
Minneapolis, MN
472 students
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| Metric | BANCROFT ELEMENTARY | BURROUGHS ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.4 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.1 | 9.9 |
| Growth Score | 2.9 | 4.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.7% | 8.1% |
| Environment Score | 9.2 | 7.0 |
| State Rank | #1,476 of 2,005 | #896 of 2,005 |
| State Percentile | 26th | 55th |
Test Scores
| Subject | BANCROFT ELEMENTARY | BURROUGHS ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 34.0% | 83.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 32.0% | 75.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | BANCROFT ELEMENTARY | BURROUGHS ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 431 | 472 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 19.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.7% | 8.1% |
| District | Minneapolis Public School District | Minneapolis Public School District |
| City | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Minneapolis (55407) | Minneapolis (55419) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,206 | $143,254 |
| Median Home Value | $317,000 | $479,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,219 | $1,476 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 48.5% | 72.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 22 min |
The data story: BANCROFT ELEMENTARY vs BURROUGHS ELEMENTARY
Bancroft Elementary and Burroughs Elementary sit 2.7 miles apart in Minneapolis, yet they land in noticeably different positions in Minnesota's school rankings. Bancroft Elementary holds a 9.4/10 overall rating versus Burroughs Elementary's 9.1/10 — a 0.3-point gap that translates into a meaningful state rank difference: Bancroft Elementary ranks #12 of 1,987 Minnesota elementary schools while Burroughs Elementary ranks #27 of 1,987. Both placements put these schools in the top 2% statewide, so either choice lands a family at an elite performer by any reasonable standard.
The academic and growth scores tell a split story. Burroughs Elementary outpaces Bancroft Elementary on raw academic achievement, scoring 9.8/10 versus Bancroft's 8.6/10 — a 1.2-point difference that reflects stronger measured proficiency outcomes. Bancroft Elementary counters with a 9.9/10 growth score compared to Burroughs Elementary's 9.4/10, meaning students at Bancroft are advancing at a faster rate relative to their starting points. Families weighing current achievement levels against year-over-year academic momentum will find these two schools pulling in opposite directions on those dimensions.
The demographic and staffing differences between the two schools are substantial. Bancroft Elementary serves 431 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1, compared to Burroughs Elementary's 472 students at 19.7:1 — Bancroft offers roughly one and a half more adults per classroom on average. Free and reduced lunch eligibility diverges sharply: 53% of Bancroft Elementary students qualify versus just 8% at Burroughs Elementary, reflecting meaningfully different community economic profiles across those 2.7 miles.
One structural difference affects the youngest children directly: Bancroft Elementary serves grades PK–05, including a pre-kindergarten program, while Burroughs Elementary begins at kindergarten. Families with a child approaching school age who want a single-school transition from pre-K through fifth grade will find only Bancroft Elementary offers that continuity within the Minneapolis district.
Editorial summary generated May 2026 · sonnet
Who each school fits
BANCROFT ELEMENTARY
Bancroft Elementary fits families who prioritize smaller class sizes — its 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio is six students per teacher fewer than Burroughs — and those whose child is pre-K age and would benefit from staying in one building through fifth grade. Its 9.9/10 growth score also makes it the stronger pick for parents whose child is behind grade level and needs accelerated academic progress.
BURROUGHS ELEMENTARY
Burroughs Elementary suits families focused on the highest current academic achievement levels, where its 9.8/10 academic score leads Bancroft by 1.2 points. It's also the natural fit for families in its immediate neighborhood whose children are kindergarten-age or older, and for those in lower-FRL communities who may find Burroughs's demographic profile more reflective of their own.