At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
672
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
23%-42.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Bancroft Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Walnut Creek, California. The school enrolls 672 students. It is part of the Mt. Diablo Unified 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.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
23% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.9:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictMt. Diablo Unified
County6013
CityWalnut Creek
ZIP94598
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062637003935
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment672
White29.3%
Hispanic / Latino26.7%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian14.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races28.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
29.3%
Hispanic
26.7%
Black
0.6%
Asian
14.4%
Two+
28.4%
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.