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Prescott Elementary School

1151 White St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prescott Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Prescott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Prescott Elementary School's student population of 370 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
370 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Prescott Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prescott Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1229 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Prescott Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prescott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prescott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Prescott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Prescott Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Prescott Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
38%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Prescott Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Prescott Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
17%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Prescott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Prescott Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Prescott Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Prescott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Prescott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prescott Elementary School's ranking?
Prescott Elementary School is ranked #1229 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Prescott Elementary School often compared to?
Prescott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Audubon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Prescott Elementary School?
370 students attend Prescott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Prescott Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prescott Elementary School?
Prescott Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prescott Elementary School offer ?
Prescott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Prescott Elementary School part of?
Prescott Elementary School is part of Dubuque Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Prescott Elementary School located?
Prescott Elementary School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Dubuque, IA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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