Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pickens Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pickens Elementary serves the southeast part of Pickens, SC, covering an area of approximately 20.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of about 2.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pickens Elementary School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
493 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Pickens Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pickens Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#528 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
3%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Puma
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pickens Elementary School's ranking?
Pickens Elementary School is ranked #528 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Pickens Elementary School often compared to?
Pickens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Six Mile Elementary School, Hagood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Pickens Elementary School?
493 students attend Pickens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pickens Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pickens Elementary School?
Pickens Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pickens Elementary School offer ?
Pickens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pickens Elementary School part of?
Pickens Elementary School is part of Pickens 01 School District.
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