- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, OR
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 410948000979
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 20
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 smaller than 74% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #6 of 23
- schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Prescott Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prescott Elementary School ranks #6 of 23 schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Parkrose Sd 3 · Oregon
NCES ID 410948000979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Prescott Elementary School grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 410948000979 · Portland, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 14.9:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkrose High School (998 students)
Prescott Elementary School grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Prescott Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkrose High
Parkrose High School
998 students
- Parkrose Middl
Parkrose Middle School
618 students
- Russell Elemen 309
Russell Elementary
309 students
- This school 268
Prescott Elementary School
268 students
- Shaver Element 266
Shaver Elementary School
266 students
- Sacramento Ele 255
Sacramento Elementary School
255 students
What this shows Prescott Elementary School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prescott Elementary School compares
Prescott Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 57% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Oregon - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$15,887
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
White 27.3%
African American 23.6%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Prescott Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parkrose Sd 3 reports $15,887 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkrose High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkrose Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russell Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shaver Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sacramento Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Portland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bonny Slope Elementary School
Standard public school
602 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Faubion Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Vernon Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Richmond Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
William Walker Elementary School
Standard public school
523 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Mill Park Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 20.6:1 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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prescott Elementary School
How many students attend Prescott Elementary School?
Prescott Elementary School has 268 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prescott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prescott Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 5% 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?
83.1% of students at Prescott Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prescott Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prescott Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.7% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
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 schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Prescott Elementary School ranks #6 of 23 schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Parkrose Sd 3?
Besides Prescott Elementary School, Parkrose Sd 3 also operates Parkrose High School (998 students), Parkrose Middle School (618 students), and Russell Elementary (309 students). See the Parkrose Sd 3 district page for the complete list.