Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prescott Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon 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 Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prescott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Prescott Elementary School's student population of 287 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prescott Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prescott Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#774 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
30%
26%
Black
23%
3%
White
31%
58%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prescott Elementary School's ranking?
Prescott Elementary School is ranked #774 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Prescott Elementary School often compared to?
Prescott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sacramento Elementary School, Russell 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 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Prescott Elementary School?
287 students attend Prescott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Prescott Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prescott Elementary School?
Prescott Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prescott Elementary School offer ?
Prescott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prescott Elementary School part of?
Prescott Elementary School is part of Parkrose SD 3 School District.
In what neighborhood is Prescott Elementary School located?
Prescott Elementary School is located in the Northeast Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 9 other public schools located in Northeast Portland.
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