Prescott Elementary School

Summary:

Prescott Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lincoln, Nebraska, serving 505 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Lincoln Public Schools district, which is ranked 130 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prescott Elementary School faces several challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, lower-than-average test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages, and subpar performance among various student subgroups. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 52.7% of 3rd-grade students at Prescott were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 58.04% for the district and 58.91% for the state. Additionally, the school's spending per student, ranging from $14,967 to $17,119 over the past few years, is higher than the state average but does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes.

When comparing Prescott Elementary School to nearby schools in the Lincoln Public Schools district, it becomes evident that the school is performing significantly worse than some of its counterparts. For instance, Sheridan Elementary School and Beattie Elementary School have much higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Prescott Elementary School, ranging from 56.11% to 70.69%, may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance. Addressing these issues and implementing data-driven strategies to support student learning and well-being should be a priority for the school and the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1930 S 20th St
       Lincoln, NE  68502-2799


(402) 436-1161

District: Lincoln Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
283rd of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,119 Help


Students who attend Prescott Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Irving Middle School
High:    Lincoln High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  506

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.6%
Hispanic:
22.9%
Two or more races:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Prescott Elementary School ranks worse than 66.1% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 20th among 40 ranked elementary schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.02. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.6%), Hispanic (22.9%), two or more races (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prescott Elementary School is 10.9, which is the 13th best among 40 elementary schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prescott Elementary School is $17,119, which is the 12th highest among 40 elementary schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prescott Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prescott Elementary School 283rd of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Prescott Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Lincoln Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Public Schools 130th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prescott Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Prescott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 11.32 396th 418 5.3%
2007 15.18 400th 430 7.0%
2008 9.72 474th 478 0.8%
2009 11.78 467th 471 0.8%
2010 44.98 335th 502 33.3%
2011 46.83 268th 473 43.3%
2012 28.88 381st 480 20.6%
2013 33.00 368th 485 24.1%
2014 21.39 423rd 483 12.4%
2015 13.59 450th 488 7.8%
2016 31.30 368th 480 23.3%
2017 28.98 362nd 459 21.1%
2018 31.38 342nd 450 24.0%
2019 22.43 378th 452 16.4%
2021 39.87 284th 442 35.7%
2022 37.51 306th 457 33.0%
2023 35.18 333rd 459 27.5%
2024 42.02 283rd 428 33.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Prescott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.52 26th 60 56.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prescott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.88 210th 281 25.3%
2019 22.53 255th 298 14.4%
2021 35.91 189th 264 28.4%
2022 38.15 170th 259 34.4%
2023 31.80 238th 312 23.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Prescott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.55 248th 341 27.3%
2019 25.98 281st 349 19.5%
2021 29.24 247th 318 22.3%
2022 35.59 219th 337 35.0%
2023 36.42 228th 349 34.7%
2024 39.41 140th 203 31.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Prescott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.18 290th 347 16.4%
2019 15.94 327th 367 10.9%
2021 40.36 214th 328 34.8%
2022 31.77 250th 356 29.8%
2023 35.31 254th 366 30.6%
2024 39.91 140th 203 31.0%
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Rank History for White students at Prescott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.56 210th 391 46.3%
2019 38.36 249th 391 36.3%
2021 57.63 130th 368 64.7%
2022 55.27 162nd 388 58.2%
2023 40.95 236th 385 38.7%
2024 52.63 133rd 261 49.0%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Prescott Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 583 29 14 9 4 n/a n/a 0 639
1989 626 26 12 9 2 n/a n/a 0 675
1990 599 42 8 10 4 n/a n/a 0 663
1991 648 50 5 9 8 n/a n/a 0 720
1992 656 49 7 17 9 n/a n/a 0 738
1993 636 47 13 10 14 n/a n/a 0 720
1994 639 45 13 6 8 n/a n/a 0 711
1995 611 47 8 11 8 n/a n/a 0 685
1996 611 47 8 11 8 n/a n/a 0 685
1997 568 46 9 11 10 n/a n/a 0 644
1998 513 42 11 12 6 n/a n/a 0 584
1999 495 39 8 10 6 n/a n/a 3 561
2000 478 32 8 11 8 n/a n/a 0 537
2001 445 38 5 12 5 n/a n/a 0 505
2002 411 45 5 12 6 n/a n/a 0 479
2003 411 45 5 12 6 n/a n/a 0 479
2004 313 41 7 9 4 n/a n/a 0 374
2005 277 54 7 21 9 n/a n/a 0 368
2006 278 50 6 24 8 n/a n/a 0 366
2007 222 39 4 12 6 n/a n/a 0 283
2008 279 54 5 40 17 n/a n/a 0 395
2009 321 57 4 50 22 n/a n/a 0 454
2010 332 70 8 63 22 n/a n/a 0 495
2011 285 43 12 88 12 0 49 0 489
2012 281 46 19 97 10 0 63 0 516
2013 287 51 28 92 4 0 64 0 526
2014 277 46 33 95 6 0 84 0 541
2015 282 53 52 79 10 0 83 0 559
2016 302 56 55 78 4 2 80 0 577
2017 264 57 59 84 5 3 75 0 547
2018 236 57 59 79 4 2 84 0 521
2019 246 44 67 76 9 3 89 0 534
2020 256 66 62 94 3 1 75 0 557
2021 204 61 48 90 2 1 66 0 472
2022 229 70 35 94 5 2 64 0 499
2023 239 61 35 104 5 0 61 0 505
2024 246 52 33 116 5 0 54 0 506

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prescott Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 639 39.6 16.1 10.5
1989 675 41.4 16.3 13
1990 663 44.5 14.8 13.6
1991 720 43.7 16.4 15.8
1992 738 46.1 16.0 17.2
1993 720 45.7 15.8 16.5
1994 711 47.9 14.8 19
1995 685 44.1 15.5 31.5
1996 685 44.1 15.5 31.5
1997 644 44.5 14.5 27.6
1998 584 42.0 13.9 31
1999 561 40.1 14.0 35.8
2000 537 39.6 13.6 35.8
2001 505 41.6 12.1 34.9
2002 479 36.6 13.1 38.8
2003 479 36.6 13.1 38.8
2004 374 28.8 13.0 47.3
2005 368 29.4 12.5 51.1
2006 366 32.2 11.4 54.4
2007 283 28.4 10.0 55.5
2008 395 33.8 11.7 65.1
2009 454 38.2 11.9 68.7
2010 495 41.1 12.0 68.7
2011 489 43.6 11.2 71.2
2012 516 42.0 12.2 70.2
2013 526 44.0 11.9 68.6
2014 541 45.7 11.8 68
2015 559 47.0 11.8 65.7
2016 577 45.0 12.8 64.8
2017 547 45.1 12.1 70.2
2018 521 43.9 11.8 70.8
2019 534 44.9 11.8 68.9
2020 557 49.5 11.2 70.4
2021 472 44.2 10.6 69.3
2022 499 42.2 11.8 56.1
2023 505 44.5 11.3 70.7
2024 506 46.1 10.9 73.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prescott Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 639 39.6 16.1 10.5
1989 675 41.4 16.3 13
1990 663 44.5 14.8 13.6
1991 720 43.7 16.4 15.8
1992 738 46.1 16.0 17.2
1993 720 45.7 15.8 16.5
1994 711 47.9 14.8 19
1995 685 44.1 15.5 31.5
1996 685 44.1 15.5 31.5
1997 644 44.5 14.5 27.6
1998 584 42.0 13.9 31
1999 561 40.1 14.0 35.8
2000 537 39.6 13.6 35.8
2001 505 41.6 12.1 34.9
2002 479 36.6 13.1 38.8
2003 479 36.6 13.1 38.8
2004 374 28.8 13.0 47.3
2005 368 29.4 12.5 51.1
2006 366 32.2 11.4 54.4
2007 283 28.4 10.0 55.5
2008 395 33.8 11.7 65.1
2009 454 38.2 11.9 68.7
2010 495 41.1 12.0 68.7
2011 489 43.6 11.2 71.2
2012 516 42.0 12.2 70.2
2013 526 44.0 11.9 68.6
2014 541 45.7 11.8 68
2015 559 47.0 11.8 65.7
2016 577 45.0 12.8 64.8
2017 547 45.1 12.1 70.2
2018 521 43.9 11.8 70.8
2019 534 44.9 11.8 68.9
2020 557 49.5 11.2 70.4
2021 472 44.2 10.6 69.3
2022 499 42.2 11.8 56.1
2023 505 44.5 11.3 70.7
2024 506 46.1 10.9 73.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Prescott Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,105 (8.1%) $11,356 (83.1%) $13,658
2020 $1,473 (9.8%) $12,278 (82.0%) $14,967
2021 $2,025 (12.1%) $13,224 (79.0%) $16,744
2022 $2,388 (14.7%) $12,307 (75.7%) $16,264
2023 $2,361 (13.8%) $13,162 (76.9%) $17,119

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prescott Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 378th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 333rd of 459 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prescott Elementary School)4754
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)6362
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prescott Elementary School)4153
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)5756
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prescott Elementary School)5164
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)6459
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prescott Elementary School)4144
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)5455
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prescott Elementary School)3354
 21%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)5257
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prescott Elementary School)3545
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)6063
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Prescott Elementary School)4663
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Lincoln Public Schools)6973
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students534505
 5.4%
African American4461
 38.6%
American Indian95
 44.4%
Asian6735
 47.8%
Hispanic76104
 36.8%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White246239
 2.8%
Two or More Races8961
 31.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.9%70.7%
 1.8%


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Students at Prescott Elementary School are 49% White, 23% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 10% African American, 7% Asian.

Prescott Elementary School ranks 283rd of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Prescott Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Irving Middle School
High : Lincoln High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 506 students attended Prescott Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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