Prisk Elementary School serves 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prisk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Prisk Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
486 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Prisk Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
11%
12%

Hispanic
35%
56%

Black
6%
5%

White
35%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
13%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Prisk Elementary School?
486 students attend Prisk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Prisk Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prisk Elementary School?
Prisk Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Prisk Elementary School offer ?
Prisk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Prisk Elementary School part of?
Prisk Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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