William H Prescott Elementary School
CPS choice · K-8
At a glance
On the 5Essentials survey, Instruction was rated ‘Very Strong’ (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages). 75% of students met or exceeded standards on the 2025 IAR, placing the school in the top 10% of CPS elementary schools with published results (ISBE Report Card 2025). 71% of teachers stayed from one year to the next, below what is typical for CPS elementary schools. In 2025–26, 283 applications were recorded for 30 offers (GoCPS, 2025–26 school year - the most recent seat data SchoolNav has).
- Cultural fit
- 15% of students were chronically absent in 2025 - below what's typical for CPS elementary schools (ISBE Report Card 2025). Family involvement was rated ‘Strong’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages).
- Academic performance
- 75% of students met or exceeded standards on the 2025 IAR - in the top 10% of CPS elementary schools with published results (ISBE Report Card 2025). The state's 2025 summative designation is Exemplary - the highest of the four levels.
- Academic fit
- Instruction was rated ‘Very Strong’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages). 71% of teachers stayed from one year to the next - below what's typical for CPS elementary schools (ISBE Report Card 2025).
- Social-emotional fit
- 58% of students with IEPs spend most of the school day in general classrooms - about what's typical for CPS elementary schools (ISBE Report Card 2025). There is 1 school counselor per 467 students.
Computed from published data with its source and year on every clause - a description, never a grade.
Basics
CPS-published · verified Nov 2024
- Address
- 1632 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE
- Neighborhood
- Lincoln Park
- Phone
- (773)534-5505
- Hours
- Unknown - not verified yet
- Website
- https://prescottparents.com
- Before and after care
Before care from 7:15 AM. After care until 6:00 PM. Run by Right At School. After care costs $337 a month for 5 days a week.
From the program’s own page. Checked Sep 2026. Hours, prices and space change, so confirm with the school.
- Arts and creative
Drawing, Plays/Acting, Theater, Band/Orchestra, Crochet, Knitting, Mosaics, Rock Band, Student Art Club, Murals, Student Music Club, Violin/Strings, Art Studio, Dance, Fiber Arts, Guitar, Musicals, Talent Show, Choir/Chorus, Drama
From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.
- Sports
Football, Girls' Basketball, Girls' Soccer, Girls' Volleyball, Boys' Track, Boys' Basketball, Boys' Soccer, Girls on the Run, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball
From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.
- Climate survey
- Involved families
- Strong
- Supportive environment
- Neutral
- Ambitious instruction
- Very Strong
- Effective leaders
- Neutral
- Collaborative teachers
- Weak
- Safety (student-reported)
- Neutral
- Overall organization
- Organized
UChicago 5Essentials levels from the spring 2024 survey (CPS Progress Reports SY2425, verified 2026-09-25) - benchmarked categories relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages. A school can answer mostly positively and still rate below the benchmark typical.
5Essentials - the latest survey in detail
Safety, Student-Teacher Trust, and School Safety are rated above the CPS average; Quality Professional Development, Instructional Leadership, and Teacher-Principal Trust are rated below it this year.
From the 2026 CPS 5Essentials survey (25-26). Scores are benchmarked 1–99 (not percentages) - higher is stronger, and each is shown against the CPS average that same year. This is a newer survey on a different benchmark than the component levels above, so the two aren’t directly comparable.
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Ambitious Instruction
62 ▲ above the CPS average (56)- Academic Press· students-reported62 ▲ above the CPS average (53)
- English Instruction· students-reported62 ▬ about the CPS average (59)
- Math Instruction· students-reported63 ▲ above the CPS average (57)
- Quality of Student Discussion· teachers-reported59 ▲ above the CPS average (53)
Supportive Environment
70 ▲ above the CPS average (51)- Academic Personalism· students-reported64 ▲ above the CPS average (51)
- Peer Support for Academic Work· students-reported66 ▲ above the CPS average (53)
- Safety· students-reported74 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
- Student-Teacher Trust· students-reported76 ▲ above the CPS average (50)
Collaborative Teachers
28 ▼ below the CPS average (52)- Collaborative Practices· teachers-reported36 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- Collective Responsibility· teachers-reported35 ▼ below the CPS average (48)
- Quality Professional Development· teachers-reported5 ▼ below the CPS average (56)
- School Commitment· teachers-reported24 ▼ below the CPS average (48)
- Teacher-Teacher Trust· teachers-reported39 ▼ below the CPS average (51)
Effective Leaders
18 ▼ below the CPS average (52)- Instructional Leadership· teachers-reported4 ▼ below the CPS average (55)
- Program Coherence· teachers-reported21 ▼ below the CPS average (53)
- Teacher Influence· teachers-reported46 ▼ below the CPS average (52)
- Teacher-Principal Trust· teachers-reported1 ▼ below the CPS average (48)
Involved Families
51 ▬ about the CPS average (53)- Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools· teachers-reported40 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- Parent Involvement in School· teachers-reported54 ▲ above the CPS average (49)
- Teacher-Parent Trust· teachers-reported60 ▲ above the CPS average (52)
Supplemental measures
Additional survey topics UChicago reports outside the five core measures.
- Academic Engagement· students-reported67 ▲ above the CPS average (57)
- Classroom Disruptions· teachers-reported51 ▬ about the CPS average (48)
- Classroom Rigor· students-reported73 ▲ above the CPS average (53)
- Course Clarity· students-reported72 ▲ above the CPS average (54)
- Emotional Health· students-reported75 ▲ above the CPS average (55)
- Human & Social Resources in the Community· students-reported67 ▲ above the CPS average (47)
- Innovation· teachers-reported34 ▼ below the CPS average (52)
- Inquiry-Based Science Instruction· students-reported69 ▲ above the CPS average (59)
- Parent Supportiveness· students-reported68 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
- Reflective Dialogue· teachers-reported16 ▼ below the CPS average (54)
- Rigorous Study Habits· students-reported68 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
- School Connectedness· students-reported75 ▲ above the CPS average (53)
- School Safety· students-reported78 ▲ above the CPS average (54)
- Socialization of New Teachers· teachers-reported8 ▼ below the CPS average (47)
- Student Peer Relationships· students-reported76 ▲ above the CPS average (54)
- Student Responsibility· teachers-reported64 ▲ above the CPS average (47)
- Teacher Safety· teachers-reported49 ▼ below the CPS average (53)
UChicago Consortium — the 2026 cycle (school year 25-26) is re-benchmarked to spring 2024 (SY25+); it is NOT level-comparable to the spring-2013-benchmarked component levels shown elsewhere.
Programs (1)
| Program | Entry grades | How seats are offered | Test required | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Open Enrollment (general program, seats by lottery) Open enrollment | K–8 | Lottery | No | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
Local School Council
CPS-published· verified Oct 2026The Local School Council is a group of parents, staff, and neighbors who help run this school. They vote on the budget and the school plan. Their meetings are open to the public, so you can go and listen.
Next meetings
- Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Tuesday, February 9, 2027 at 5:00 PM
- Tuesday, April 6, 2027 at 5:00 PM
CPS lists the date and time. Ask the school office where the meeting will be held.
Members for 2026 to 2028
- Erin W Roche · Principal
- Jitesh Kunder · Parent
- Sara Nelly · Parent
- Dawoine Camel · Parent
- Pecard Maria · Parent
- Elizabeth Vivirito · Parent
- Jaclyn Rassner · Parent
- Lisandra Barajas · Teacher
- Tayler Showalter · Teacher
- Diana Pullings · School staff (non-teaching)
CPS keeps the official list of council meetings and members. See the CPS council list.
Parent questions & conversation
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