Prescott School (Closed 2005)

Prescott School serves 133 students in grades 4-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
133 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MT)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1

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American Indian
1%
10%

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Hispanic
1%
7%
White
98%
76%

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All Ethnic Groups
2%
0.04

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Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
50%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Prescott School?
133 students attend Prescott School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Prescott School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prescott School?
Prescott School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Prescott School offer ?
Prescott School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Prescott School part of?
Prescott School is part of Missoula Elementary School District.

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