Pickett Elementary School serves 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Pickett Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pickett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pickett Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pickett Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Pickett Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1211 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
6%
15%
White
72%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pickett Elementary School's ranking?
Pickett Elementary School is ranked #1211 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Pickett Elementary School?
303 students attend Pickett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Pickett Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pickett Elementary School?
Pickett Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pickett Elementary School offer ?
Pickett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pickett Elementary School part of?
Pickett Elementary School is part of St. Joseph School District.
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