Bancroft Elementary vs Walnut Acres Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bancroft Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
672 students
Walnut Acres Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
689 students
| Measure | Bancroft Elementary Walnut Creek, California | Walnut Acres Elementary Walnut Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1002 of 5,693 | #551 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13543 of 50,301 | #7995 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 672 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 28.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Walnut Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Acres Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 66.8).
- •Walnut Acres Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Walnut Acres Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Walnut Acres Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 22.8%).
- •Bancroft Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.9 vs 28.7).
- •Walnut Acres Elementary is the larger school with 689 students compared with 672.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bancroft Elementary better than Walnut Acres Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Acres Elementary ranks higher (75.0 vs 66.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bancroft Elementary and Walnut Acres Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Walnut Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bancroft Elementary: 672. Walnut Acres Elementary: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bancroft Elementary and Walnut Acres Elementary rank in California?
Bancroft Elementary is 1002nd of 5,693 and Walnut Acres Elementary is 551st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).