At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
391
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
93%+27.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Bancroft Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Spring Valley, California. The school enrolls 391 students. It is part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictLa Mesa-Spring Valley
County6073
CitySpring Valley
ZIP91977
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062025002425
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment391
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.