Serving 352 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prescott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Prescott Elementary School's student population of 352 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prescott Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prescott Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1218 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
45%
7%
White
26%
70%
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dubuque Comm School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prescott Elementary School's ranking?
Prescott Elementary School is ranked #1218 out of 1,223 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
352 students attend Prescott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Prescott Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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