Prescott Elem School

www.cps.edu

463 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.

463

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prescott Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	135
Black	46
Asian	44
Two or More	35

White
202 (43.7%)
Hispanic
135 (29.2%)
Black
46 (10.0%)
Asian
44 (9.5%)
Two or More
35 (7.6%)

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:	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone:	(773)534-5505
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
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 60

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prescott Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	39
Grade 5	54
Grade 6	53
Grade 7	42
Grade 8	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prescott Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	209	45.1%
Male	253	54.6%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)