Since 1957, Bancroft Elementary School has been an institution of learning, growing, and fostering of relationships in the Spring Valley community. The principal is Lois DeKock, who has been serving at Bancroft since 1999.
One of the unique programs at the school is the establishment of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, which teaches students the physical harm and social ramifications of bullying others. The school's motto is "Bee a Buddy, Not a Bully." (A bee is the program's mascot.)