- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dubuque, IA
Prescott Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Prescott Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190948001456
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prescott Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #9 of 13
- schools in Dubuque · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Prescott Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prescott Elementary School ranks #9 of 13 schools in Dubuque, IA.
School address
District: Dubuque Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190948001456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Prescott Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 190948001456 · Dubuque, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 8:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempstead High School (1,499 students)
Prescott Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Prescott Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempstead High
Hempstead High School
1,499 students
- Dubuque Senior
Dubuque Senior High School
1,490 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
1,081 students
- George Washing 584
George Washington Middle School
584 students
- Eisenhower Ele 568
Eisenhower Elementary School
568 students
- This school 352
Prescott Elementary School
352 students
What this shows Prescott Elementary School reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prescott Elementary School compares
Prescott Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 46% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 99% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 2% in Iowa - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.0%
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
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
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 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.6%
White 26.1%
Two or More 14.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Prescott Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dubuque Comm School District reports $13,808 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dubuque Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Dubuque
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Carver Elementary School
Standard public school
499 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
John Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Table Mound Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Irving Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Marshall Elementary School
Standard public school
323 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prescott Elementary School
How many students attend Prescott Elementary School?
Prescott Elementary School has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dubuque, IA. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prescott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prescott Elementary School is 8:1, which is 46% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prescott Elementary School?
72.4% of students at Prescott Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prescott Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prescott Elementary School is African American at 44.6% of enrollment, in Dubuque, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prescott Elementary School?
Prescott Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 schools in Dubuque?
By Resource Investment Index, Prescott Elementary School ranks #9 of 13 schools in Dubuque, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dubuque on the city page.
What other schools are in Dubuque Comm School District?
Besides Prescott Elementary School, Dubuque Comm School District also operates Hempstead High School (1,499 students), Dubuque Senior High School (1,490 students), and Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School (1,081 students). See the Dubuque Comm School District district page for the complete list.