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Prescott Elementary School

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Prescott Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, Oregon, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 266 students. The school is part of the Parkrose School District 3, which is ranked 121 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Prescott Elementary has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prescott Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Parkrose School District and the state of Oregon in standardized test scores for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 13% of 3rd graders, 22.2% of 4th graders, and 40% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district scores of 22%, 32.6%, and 40.1%, respectively, and the state scores of 39%, 41.9%, and 46.9%. The mathematics proficiency rates are even lower, with only 8.5% of 3rd graders, 14.8% of 4th graders, and 13.6% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding standards, compared to the district and state scores. Prescott Elementary also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Oregon elementary schools for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Despite the higher-than-average spending per student at Prescott Elementary, the school is still struggling to improve academic outcomes. When comparing Prescott to nearby schools in the Portland School District and the Parkrose School District, such as Russell Elementary, Sacramento Elementary, and Shaver Elementary, it is clear that Prescott is underperforming academically. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Prescott, coupled with the school's low academic performance, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10410 NE Prescott St
       Portland, OR  97220-3498

(503) 408-2150

District: Parkrose School District 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
622nd of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,084 Help


Students who attend Prescott Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Parkrose Middle School
High:    Parkrose High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  287

Racial breakdown:

White:
30.7%
Hispanic:
30.3%
African American:
22.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.1% Help


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Compare Details Prescott Elementary School ranks worse than 87.6% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Parkrose School District 3. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.13. (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 Student population at Prescott Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (30.7%), Hispanic (30.3%), African American (22.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.1% 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 16.1. 2 elementary schools in the Parkrose School District 3 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prescott Elementary School is $19,084, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Parkrose School District 3.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prescott Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prescott Elementary School 622nd of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Prescott Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Parkrose School District 3:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkrose School District 3 121st of 140 Oregon 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 OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.76 519th 586 11.4%
2005 15.07 578th 629 8.1%
2006 26.82 537th 636 15.6%
2007 17.04 598th 652 8.3%
2008 23.37 561st 655 14.4%
2009 21.87 576th 665 13.4%
2010 20.09 601st 674 10.8%
2011 23.62 606th 695 12.8%
2012 20.20 646th 730 11.5%
2013 17.19 630th 707 10.9%
2014 17.76 612th 695 11.9%
2015 25.95 552nd 706 21.8%
2016 29.75 523rd 697 25.0%
2017 22.17 576th 701 17.8%
2018 17.70 624th 709 12.0%
2019 14.78 634th 705 10.1%
2022 22.84 566th 706 19.8%
2023 24.40 553rd 706 21.7%
2024 17.13 622nd 710 12.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Prescott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.53 189th 212 10.8%
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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 OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.70 64th 179 64.2%
2019 20.74 95th 97 2.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Prescott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.49 431st 481 10.4%
2019 17.33 287th 303 5.3%
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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 OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.32 515th 640 19.5%
2019 27.96 485th 597 18.8%
2022 22.93 562nd 703 20.1%
2023 35.78 394th 595 33.8%
2024 16.81 495th 523 5.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Prescott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.58 571st 681 16.2%
2019 24.25 509th 621 18.0%
2022 23.66 513th 646 20.6%
2023 30.57 455th 652 30.2%
2024 24.60 514th 658 21.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Prescott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.01 613th 680 9.9%
2019 14.30 566th 623 9.1%
2022 24.39 521st 654 20.3%
2023 21.02 554th 665 16.7%
2024 14.09 614th 662 7.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Prescott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.37 27th 39 30.8%
2024 18.15 11th 13 15.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Prescott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.98 326th 475 31.4%
2019 20.72 328th 364 9.9%
2022 29.53 254th 339 25.1%
2023 44.38 171st 360 52.5%
2024 20.01 334th 365 8.5%
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Rank History for White students at Prescott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.29 476th 683 30.3%
2019 22.58 551st 662 16.8%
2022 58.01 248th 666 62.8%
2023 52.56 297th 656 54.7%
2024 53.05 292nd 670 56.4%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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: Oregon 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 314 3 30 6 3 n/a n/a 0 356
1989 354 3 30 3 1 n/a n/a 0 391
1990 317 9 39 3 3 n/a n/a 0 371
1991 303 11 44 8 1 n/a n/a 0 367
1992 311 10 47 3 3 n/a n/a 0 374
1993 294 8 50 6 2 n/a n/a 0 360
1994 307 22 41 7 6 n/a n/a 0 383
1995 299 18 66 16 3 n/a n/a 0 402
1996 299 18 66 16 3 n/a n/a 0 402
1997 317 19 80 15 5 n/a n/a 0 436
1998 322 27 76 21 3 n/a n/a 0 449
1999 304 21 88 31 5 n/a n/a 0 449
2000 292 29 82 39 5 n/a n/a 0 447
2001 259 33 78 32 7 n/a n/a 0 409
2002 241 30 74 45 7 n/a n/a 0 397
2003 241 30 74 45 7 n/a n/a 0 397
2004 198 29 84 60 7 n/a n/a 0 378
2005 197 45 66 66 6 n/a n/a 0 380
2006 162 43 76 79 11 n/a n/a 0 371
2007 155 54 67 87 11 n/a n/a 6 380
2008 157 52 75 80 10 n/a n/a 8 382
2009 139 47 77 82 8 n/a n/a 23 376
2010 125 63 89 96 5 n/a n/a 19 397
2011 121 63 73 97 3 8 19 0 384
2012 130 58 62 95 4 8 19 0 376
2013 130 53 51 102 3 8 32 0 379
2014 133 71 38 113 4 8 40 0 407
2015 126 56 47 91 2 9 38 0 369
2016 135 58 40 90 1 6 32 0 362
2017 117 46 33 107 1 11 30 0 345
2018 115 42 27 92 0 21 30 0 327
2019 116 38 23 92 0 16 25 0 310
2020 109 51 22 100 0 24 25 0 331
2021 97 53 19 92 2 17 28 0 308
2022 91 50 10 81 1 9 23 0 265
2023 83 50 12 74 1 14 31 1 266
2024 88 65 6 87 0 11 29 1 287

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 356 20.0 17.8 28.1
1989 391 21.5 18.1 38.4
1990 371 20.5 18.0 34.8
1991 367 20.6 17.8 27
1992 374 15.0 24.9 24.6
1993 360 17.0 21.2 27.5
1994 383 14.5 26.4 42
1995 402 19.6 20.5 0
1996 402 19.6 20.5 0
1997 436 19.3 22.6 43.3
1998 449 24.0 18.7 43.9
1999 449 24.5 18.3 59.9
2000 447 24.9 18.0 66
2001 409 23.4 17.5 59.7
2002 397 20.4 19.5 62.7
2003 397 20.4 19.5 62.7
2004 378 20.9 18.1 64.6
2005 380 19.9 19.1 68.4
2006 371 19.0 19.5 73
2007 380 19.9 19.1 73.8
2008 382 19.9 19.2 74.1
2009 376 19.9 18.9 93.8
2010 397 19.9 19.9 86.8
2011 384 18.9 20.3 85.2
2012 376 19.0 19.7 87.2
2013 379 18.0 21.0 82.1
2014 407 18.8 21.6 82.6
2015 369 19.0 19.4 77.2
2016 362 20.0 18.1 77.3
2017 345 20.0 17.2 77.4
2018 327 19.5 16.7 77.1
2019 310 18.5 16.7 77.1
2020 331 17.6 18.7 77.3
2021 308 19.6 15.6 n/a
2022 265 19.6 13.4 n/a
2023 266 18.0 14.7 83.1
2024 287 17.7 16.1 79.1

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 356 20.0 17.8 28.1
1989 391 21.5 18.1 38.4
1990 371 20.5 18.0 34.8
1991 367 20.6 17.8 27
1992 374 15.0 24.9 24.6
1993 360 17.0 21.2 27.5
1994 383 14.5 26.4 42
1995 402 19.6 20.5 0
1996 402 19.6 20.5 0
1997 436 19.3 22.6 43.3
1998 449 24.0 18.7 43.9
1999 449 24.5 18.3 59.9
2000 447 24.9 18.0 66
2001 409 23.4 17.5 59.7
2002 397 20.4 19.5 62.7
2003 397 20.4 19.5 62.7
2004 378 20.9 18.1 64.6
2005 380 19.9 19.1 68.4
2006 371 19.0 19.5 73
2007 380 19.9 19.1 73.8
2008 382 19.9 19.2 74.1
2009 376 19.9 18.9 93.8
2010 397 19.9 19.9 86.8
2011 384 18.9 20.3 85.2
2012 376 19.0 19.7 87.2
2013 379 18.0 21.0 82.1
2014 407 18.8 21.6 82.6
2015 369 19.0 19.4 77.2
2016 362 20.0 18.1 77.3
2017 345 20.0 17.2 77.4
2018 327 19.5 16.7 77.1
2019 310 18.5 16.7 77.1
2020 331 17.6 18.7 77.3
2021 308 19.6 15.6 n/a
2022 265 19.6 13.4 n/a
2023 266 18.0 14.7 83.1
2024 287 17.7 16.1 79.1

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 n/a n/a $14,835
2020 n/a n/a $14,628
2021 n/a n/a $15,885
2022 n/a $20,020 (100.0%) $20,020
2023 $1,842 (9.7%) $17,241 (90.3%) $19,084

Data source: Oregon 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 634th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 553rd of 706 Elementary schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prescott Elementary School)35.715.7
 20%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Parkrose School District 3)31.529.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prescott Elementary School)19.628.3
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Parkrose School District 3)27.831.9
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prescott Elementary School)34.530.8
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Parkrose School District 3)39.835.1
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prescott Elementary School)24.121.1
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Parkrose School District 3)29.620.9
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prescott Elementary School)27.743.9
 16.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Parkrose School District 3)4039.9
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prescott Elementary School)1719.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Parkrose School District 3)18.722.1
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Prescott Elementary School)19.122
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Parkrose School District 3)20.218.2
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students310266
 14.2%
African American3850
 31.6%
American Indian01
Asian2312
 47.8%
Hispanic9274
 19.6%
Pacific Islander1614
 12.5%
White11683
 28.4%
Two or More Races2531
 24%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.1%83.1%
 6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Prescott Elementary School

Students at Prescott Elementary School are 31% White, 30% Hispanic, 23% African American, 10% Two or more races, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian.

Prescott Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.4% of Oregon elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 287 students attended Prescott Elementary School.

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

Middle : Parkrose Middle School
High : Parkrose High School


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