Prescott Elem School

www.cps.edu

404 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Prescott Elementary School, located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a neighborhood public school serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is known for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment. It often emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing core subjects with enrichment programs to support the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is highly regarded for its active parent involvement and its focus on fostering a supportive learning culture. Prescott frequently leverages its location to integrate community resources into its curriculum, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By focusing on both social-emotional growth and academic achievement, the school maintains a reputation as a stable and engaging educational hub within the Lincoln Park area.

404

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prescott Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	119
Black	46
Asian	38
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
175 (43.3 %)
Hispanic
119 (29.5 %)
Black
46 (11.4 %)
Asian
38 (9.4 %)
Two or More
24 (5.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)534-5505
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 42

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prescott Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	44
Grade 6	38
Grade 7	45
Grade 8	42
Grade 9	2
Grade 10	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prescott Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	192	47.5%
Male	212	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)