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Bancroft Elementary School

publicWard 1

Mount Pleasant · Grades PK3–5

2026–27 enrollment openGet lottery alerts:

OSSE STAR Rating

SY 2018-19
4 / 5 stars · Score 76.3 / 100
Enrollment: 575

Source: OSSE School Report Card — official rating from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

About Bancroft Elementary School

Bancroft Elementary School focuses on meeting students' educational, developmental, and social needs, aiming to inspire and enable their full potential. Serving 821 students, a distinctive feature is its Dual Language/Immersion program, where Science and Math are taught in Spanish, complementing core subject instruction in separate content areas. Enrichment opportunities abound with offerings like Saturday Academy, DC Scores, Kindred, Champions, and Bancroft PTO Afterschool Programs. The school also provides classes for parents on how to support their children's reading at home. School hours are 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and uniforms are not required. Lottery priority is given to in-boundary families with a sibling attending or offered, and siblings attending. This school is ideal for families seeking a comprehensive dual language experience with a strong academic focus and active parent support.

At Bancroft Elementary School, our mission is to meet the educational, developmental and social needs of all students, inspiring and enabling them to reach their full potential in and beyond elementary school. We are guided in this work by our vision for Bancroft to be a diverse and vibrant community of learners preparing all students to be high-achieving, bilingual global citizens who lead in the 21st century.

Specialized Programs

Dual Language/Immersion

Enrichment

Saturday Academy · DC Scores · Kindred · Champions · Bancroft PTO Afterschool Programs

🕐 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.👔 Uniform not required

Address

1755 NEWTON STREET NW

Language Programs

Dual Language/Immersion

Enrollment Lottery

Not required

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Free transit for students

All DC residents enrolled at Bancroft Elementary School (ages 5–21) qualify for Kids Ride Free — a SmarTrip card that grants free Metrobus, Metrorail, and DC Circulator rides on school days.

School Hours

From Google business listing — confirm with the school directly.

  • Monday8 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday8 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday8 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday8 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday8 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday8 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday8 AM to 6 PM

Specialties

Dual Language/Immersion

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grades does Bancroft Elementary School serve?+

Bancroft Elementary School serves grades PK3–5 in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Washington DC.

What ward is Bancroft Elementary School in?+

Bancroft Elementary School is located in Ward 1, Mount Pleasant, Washington DC.

How do I apply to Bancroft Elementary School?+

Bancroft Elementary School is DCPS (DC Public Schools). Contact the school directly for enrollment and seat availability.

What is Bancroft Elementary School's OSSE star rating?+

Bancroft Elementary School received a 4/5 star rating (★★★★☆) from the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in SY 2018-19. OSSE ratings measure academic achievement, growth, and attendance.

Is Bancroft Elementary School tuition-free?+

Yes. As a DC public school, Bancroft Elementary School is tuition-free and open to all DC residents regardless of ward or neighborhood.

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