Very Good
#1059 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 37% in state
Bancroft EL Sch
Elementary School · Kennett Consolidated Sd · Kennett Square, PA
A Kennett Consolidated Sd elementary school serving grades 1st – 5th.
181 Bancroft Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348
- Math 49% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bancroft EL Sch score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bancroft EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated713/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kennett Square), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,367
Median home value
$518,200
Median rent
$1,588/mo
College educated
57.2%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19348; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Garden Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 1–5 | 2.5 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Avon Grove CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,890 | Compare → |
| Unionville EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Assumption Bvm SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–8 | 4.0 mi | 204 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kennett Consolidated Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,545NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bancroft EL Sch is listed in Kennett Consolidated SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bancroft EL Sch
Bancroft EL Sch is a public elementary school in Kennett Square, PA, part of Kennett Consolidated Sd, serving approximately 396 students in grades 1st-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,059 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bancroft EL Sch
What grades does Bancroft EL Sch serve?
Bancroft EL Sch serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Bancroft EL Sch?
Bancroft EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bancroft EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bancroft EL Sch is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bancroft EL Sch rank in PA?
Bancroft EL Sch ranks #1,059 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Bancroft EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Bancroft EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bancroft EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bancroft EL Sch has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Bancroft EL Sch a charter school?
No, Bancroft EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bancroft EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Bancroft EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bancroft EL Sch?
57.6% of students at Bancroft EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (610) 925-5711
- Area population (ZIP 19348)
- 23,435
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19348; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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