Prescott Elementary School

1151 White St
Dubuque, IA 52001

www.prescott.dbqschools.org

370 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Prescott Elementary School, located on White Street in Dubuque, Iowa, is a key component of the Dubuque Community School District. The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment centered on academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of a district that prides itself on modernizing educational standards, Prescott focuses on creating inclusive classrooms where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of learning through a curriculum that aligns with both state and local benchmarks.

Beyond traditional academics, Prescott Elementary places a high value on the social and emotional well-being of its students. The school actively promotes a supportive school culture, often utilizing community resources and parental involvement to enhance the overall educational experience. By balancing rigorous instructional goals with enrichment opportunities and a focus on building a strong school community, Prescott aims to prepare its young learners for success in their middle school years and beyond.

370

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prescott Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	17
Black	140
Asian	1
Two or More	63
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	27

Black
140 (37.8 %)
White
121 (32.7 %)
Two or More
63 (17.0 %)
Pacific Islander
27 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
17 (4.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dubuque Comm School District
Phone:	(563)552-4200
Website:	http://www.prescott.dbqschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 57