Enrollment
268
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prescott Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prescott Elementary School
Prescott Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 268 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.1% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 268 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 172 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (34%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Portland's public schools, it stands alongside Bonny Slope Elementary School (602 students): Prescott Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 17.7:1).
Parkrose Sd 3 also operates Parkrose High School (998 students) and Parkrose Middle School (618 students) alongside Prescott Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Prescott Elementary School compares
Prescott Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,073
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parkrose Sd 3, which includes Prescott Elementary School.
$16,073
Per student
-11%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 32.1%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~268 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Prescott Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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