Bancroft Elementary
Spring Valley, CA · La Mesa-Spring Valley · Grades K-8
5,156th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 9%▼ Declining
Bancroft Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bancroft Elementary 5,156th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 9% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 19th in 2015 to 9th in 2025 — declining.
Bancroft Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 189 students tested
Bancroft Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 442 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.2% | 78.7% | ▲ 9.5 pts | |
| Black | 13.6% | 6.3% | ▼ 7.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 5.7% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 8.4% | 4.8% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.0% | 3.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 0.7% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Bancroft Elementary
Typical home value $765K in zip 91977 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Bancroft Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education CenterLemon Grove · 0.7 mi away
- 6Mt. Vernon ElementaryLemon Grove · 0.8 mi away2,528th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 38% - 5Avondale ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 0.9 mi away2,920th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 38% - 1Kempton Street Literacy AcademyLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.4 mi away5,267th of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 13% - 5Lemon Grove Academy ElementaryLemon Grove · 1.4 mi away3,129th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 31% - 6Monterey Heights ElementaryLemon Grove · 1.6 mi away2,585th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 41% - 5Highlands ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.6 mi away3,046th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 31% - 2Rancho ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.8 mi away4,816th of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bancroft Elementary in?
Bancroft Elementary is part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley district in Spring Valley, California.
Is Bancroft Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bancroft Elementary 5,156th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bancroft Elementary?
Hispanic 79%, Black 6%, Two or more races 6%, White 5% (442 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bancroft Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91977 is $765K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.