Prescott Elementary School serves 225 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
1%
25%
Black
n/a
10%
White
95%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Prescott Elementary School?
225 students attend Prescott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Prescott Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
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 Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Prescott Elementary School offer ?
Prescott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Prescott Elementary School part of?
Prescott Elementary School is part of Groton-Dunstable School District.
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