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Prescott Elementary School

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Prescott Elementary School ranks 297 th of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

297^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 495 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 40% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Prescott Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 340 students in grades K-4 in Prescott, Arkansas, which is part of the Prescott School District. The school consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests, with only 31.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 34.7%. Prescott Elementary has been ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools for several years, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it well below average.

Prescott Elementary's high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, reaching over 100% in recent years, indicate a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's spending per student, at $9,383 in 2018-2019, is lower than the state average, which may contribute to its academic underperformance. Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Cabe Elementary, Nevada Elementary, and Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary, also struggle academically, with test scores and rankings similar to or even lower than Prescott Elementary, suggesting a broader trend of underperformance in the region.

Despite Prescott Elementary's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.4 in 2023-2024, the school's academic challenges persist. The nearby schools have varying levels of spending per student, but these differences do not seem to translate to significantly better academic outcomes, indicating that factors beyond just funding may be at play. Further investigation into the root causes of the underperformance and potential solutions would be warranted to address the systemic issues faced by Prescott Elementary and the surrounding schools in the region.

363

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,726

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

846 Martin St
Prescott, AR 71857

(870) 887-2514

District: Prescott School District

Students who attend Prescott Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Prescott Junior High School
High:	Prescott High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.0%

African American:

32.0%

American Indian:

5.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 19th percentile in 2021 → 40th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 40th (2025) from a 19th-percentile low (2021)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg24%

Arkansas avg36%

297^th of 495

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 29 pts since 2015

From top 31% (2015) to bottom 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

204^th of 250Prescott School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	42.7	297 of 495	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.4	359 of 497	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.8	383 of 492	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.7	344 of 487	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.9	401 of 496	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.3	385 of 488	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.6	350 of 480	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	31.8	362 of 485	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	37.0	354 of 494	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	62.9	144 of 466	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	64.3	157 of 471	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.0	182 of 476	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.6	212 of 468	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	77.8	71 of 471	84.9%	★★★★☆
2010	69.9	129 of 457	71.8%	★★★★☆
2009	66.4	160 of 445	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	72.6	111 of 439	74.7%	★★★★☆
2007	70.1	125 of 440	71.6%	★★★★☆
2006	73.2	102 of 402	74.6%	★★★★☆
2005	58.9	181 of 411	56.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics42%+3 vs state

Reading33%~ state avg

English Language Arts32%-3 vs state

Science30%-8 vs state

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Schools Near Prescott Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)					ATLAS Science (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Prescott Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	846 Martin St	Prescott	71857	Nevada County	Prescott School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 887-2514	363	24	14.9	100.0%	214 (59.0%)	116 (32.0%)	8 (2.2%)	3 (0.8%)	21 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	42.7	297^th of 495 public elementary schools	40.0%		33.4	359^th of 497 public elementary schools	27.8%	62	23.5	38.9			31.6	23.4	41.7			33.1	26.6	55.6			41.9	28.2	31.0			29.6	$12,726	$1,492	$11,234
Randy Hughes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6003 Hwy 29 N	Blevins	71825	Hempstead County	Blevins School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 874-2283	196	15	12.9	89.3%	125 (63.8%)	28 (14.3%)	30 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.6%)	18.3	421^st of 495 public elementary schools	14.9%		18.7	430^th of 497 public elementary schools	13.5%	9	12.5	26.9	4.0	4.2	12.1	8.3	23.1	8.0	8.3	12.1	25.0	61.5	20.0	4.2	28.3	8.4	34.6	24.0	12.5	20.2	$13,209	$3,834	$9,375
Cabe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1 Go-Devil Road	Gurdon	71743	Clark County	Gurdon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 353-4454	365	23	16.1	78.9%	232 (63.6%)	74 (20.3%)	56 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	36.2	335^th of 495 public elementary schools	32.3%		36.1	342^nd of 497 public elementary schools	31.2%	7	24.3	23.6	27.7	44.5	29.2	24.3	21.8	31.9	44.4	29.7	18.9	21.8	25.5	37.8	25.6	32.4	29.1	34.0	35.1	32.4	$13,626	$1,721	$11,905
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School	Public	PK, KG-6	601 Lakeshore Drive	Hope	71801	Hempstead County	Hope School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 722-2723	929	53	17.6	100.0%	160 (17.2%)	407 (43.8%)	313 (33.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	46 (5.0%)	39	318^th of 495 public elementary schools	35.8%		41.7	302^nd of 497 public elementary schools	39.2%	16	24.5	42.5			33.8	25.9	43.1			34.7	21.8	25.5			23.7	21.8	43.8			33.2	$15,367	$3,034	$12,333
Nevada Elementary School	Public	K-6	6580 Us Hwy 278	Rosston	71858	Nevada County	Nevada School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 871-2475	226	18	12.8	100.0%	139 (61.5%)	59 (26.1%)	11 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.1%)	34.7	345^th of 495 public elementary schools	30.3%		31.5	369^th of 497 public elementary schools	25.8%	24	34.3	11.1	17.2	23.3	22.3	40.0	11.1	13.8	33.3	25.6	51.4	22.2	17.2	46.7	35.5	42.9	11.1	13.7	30.0	25.6	$14,387	$2,886	$11,501

Frequently Asked Questions about Prescott Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Prescott Elementary School?

Students at Prescott Elementary School are 59% White, 32% African American, 6% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

Is Prescott Elementary School a good school?

Prescott Elementary School ranks 297^th of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Prescott Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Prescott Junior High School
High : Prescott High School

What district is Prescott Elementary School in?

Prescott School District

How many students attend Prescott Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 363 students attended Prescott Elementary School.

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