- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prescott, AR
Prescott Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Prescott Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051182000898
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prescott Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Prescott · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Prescott Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prescott Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Prescott, AR.
School address
District: Prescott School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051182000898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Prescott Elementary School shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 051182000898 · Prescott, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 15.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Prescott High School (296 students)
Prescott Elementary School shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Prescott Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Prescott Elementary School
363 students
- Prescott High
Prescott High School
296 students
- Prescott Junio
Prescott Junior High School
242 students
What this shows Prescott Elementary School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prescott Elementary School compares
Prescott Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 61% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,770
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
African American 32.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Prescott Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prescott School District reports $11,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prescott Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prescott Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prescott Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prescott Elementary School
How many students attend Prescott Elementary School?
Prescott Elementary School has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prescott, AR. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prescott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prescott Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prescott Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Prescott Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prescott Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prescott Elementary School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Prescott, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prescott Elementary School?
Prescott Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prescott Elementary School rank among public schools in Prescott?
By Resource Investment Index, Prescott Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Prescott, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Prescott School District?
Besides Prescott Elementary School, Prescott School District also operates Prescott High School (296 students) and Prescott Junior High School (242 students). See the Prescott School District district page for the complete list.