Prescott Elementary School
Tel:
(870)887-2514
- Prescott Elementary School serves 542 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Prescott Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Prescott Elementary School's student population of 542 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 542 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Prescott Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Prescott Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #527 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 53% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 13% |
| Black | 38% | 21% |
| White | 54% | 60% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | PRESCOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Prescott Elementary School is Prescott High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Prescott High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cabe Middle School (10.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Prescott Prescott High School Grades: 7-12 | 457 students
0.2 miles
736 Martin St
Prescott, AR 71857
(870)887-3123 0.2 7-12 457 - Gurdon Cabe Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 214 students
10.0 miles
7780 Hwy 67 S
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870)353-4311 10.0 5-8 214 - Gurdon Gurdon High School Grades: 9-12 | 209 students
10.0 miles
7777 Hwy 67 S
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870)353-5123 10.0 9-12 209 - Blevins Blevins Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 275 students
12.7 miles
6003 Hwy 29 N
Blevins, AR 71825
(870)874-2283 12.7 PK-6 275 - Blevins Blevins High School Grades: 7-12 | 222 students
12.7 miles
5954 Hwy 29 N
Blevins, AR 71825
(870)874-2281 12.7 7-12 222
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