Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Prescott Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prescott Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Prescott, AR, covering approximately 237.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prescott Elementary School's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prescott Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prescott Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#652 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
32%
19%
White
59%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Curley Wolves
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prescott Elementary School's ranking?
Prescott Elementary School is ranked #652 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Prescott Elementary School?
363 students attend Prescott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Prescott Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prescott Elementary School?
Prescott Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prescott Elementary School offer ?
Prescott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prescott Elementary School part of?
Prescott Elementary School is part of Prescott School District.
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