PRESCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1930 S 20TH ST
LINCOLN, NE 68502

485 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Prescott Elementary School, located at 1930 S 20th St in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) district. Situated in the heart of a well-established neighborhood near downtown Lincoln, the school is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. It serves a broad range of students, emphasizing foundational academic skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science while promoting social-emotional development.

The school is characterized by a strong sense of community and a commitment to meeting the individual needs of its diverse student body. Prescott often utilizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active involvement from families and community partners to enhance student achievement. As part of the Lincoln Public Schools system, the school benefits from district-wide initiatives, resources, and curriculum standards designed to prepare students for middle school and long-term academic success.

485

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PRESCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	116
Black	64
Asian	35
Two or More	44
American Indian	2

White
224 (46.2%)
Hispanic
116 (23.9%)
Black
64 (13.2%)
Two or More
44 (9.1%)
Asian
35 (7.2%)
American Indian
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:	No
District:	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)436-1161
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
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

Pre-Kindergarten 68

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PRESCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	68
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PRESCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	50.7%
Male	239	49.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)