Prisk Elementary

469 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Prisk Elementary School, located in the East Long Beach neighborhood of California, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Long Beach Unified School District. The school is known for its strong emphasis on academic achievement and fostering a supportive community environment. It frequently emphasizes a "whole child" approach, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular activities and social-emotional learning to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from a dedicated parent-teacher association and active community involvement, which contribute to its reputation for having a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere. Prisk Elementary is recognized for its diverse student body and its commitment to inclusive education, offering various programs to support English learners and students with unique academic needs. By prioritizing both high standards and a nurturing campus culture, the school remains a prominent educational pillar within the Long Beach community.

469

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prisk Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	189
Black	30
Asian	49
Two or More	69
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
189 (40.3%)
White
128 (27.3%)
Two or More
69 (14.7%)
Asian
49 (10.4%)
Black
30 (6.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	N/A
District:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)598-9601
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 90

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prisk Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	101

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prisk Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	219	46.7%
Male	250	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)