D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Prescott Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1151 White St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 0th percentile in Iowa
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
383
Students
enrolled
8.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%0/1004.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 82% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−37 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−32 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%45%reading -19 pts, math -32 pts3rd percentile (list)
Black25%35%reading -9 pts, math -2 pts27th percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading -26 pts, math -25 pts0th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1151 White St
City Dubuque
ZIP Code 52001
District 1909480
NCES School ID 190948001456
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 52001

Understanding the community around Prescott Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,759
Per Capita Income $34,545
Poverty Rate 8.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%
High School or Higher 91.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $158,700
Median Rent $896
Owner-Occupied 62.9%
Renter-Occupied 37.1%
View full data for ZIP 52001 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Prescott Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 40.7%
White 28.7%
Two or More Races 14.9%
Pacific Islander 8.6%
Hispanic/Latino 5.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 383
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Prescott Elementary School?
Prescott Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Prescott Elementary School?
Prescott Elementary School has 383 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1.
What grades does Prescott Elementary School serve?
Prescott Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Prescott Elementary School receive per student?
Prescott Elementary School receives $16,003 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Prescott Elementary School in 52001 ▼
Avg Home Value
$210,778
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,048
1-Year Change
+7.6%
% Renters
37.1%

Other Schools in 52001

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026