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Pickett Elementary School

Elementary School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL

A Duval elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6305 OLD KINGS RD, Jacksonville, FL 32254

  • Math 51% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-9.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.2 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$11,578
Chronic Absenteeism79.7%

Students at Pickett Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency51%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pickett Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Jacksonville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$36,449

Median home value

$85,100

Median rent

$1,111/mo

College educated

9.5%

Homeownership

50.5%

Poverty rate

33.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32254; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jacksonville Assembly Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–120.2 mi10Compare →
Rufus E. Payne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–51.3 mi224Compare →
S. A. Hull Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–51.5 mi168Compare →
Atlantic Beach Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–5Not available502Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Duval

Schools in district
208
Rank in district
#79 of 194
District spending per student
$11,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pickett Elementary School is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pickett Elementary School

Pickett Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 158 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,080 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pickett Elementary School

What grades does Pickett Elementary School serve?

Pickett Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Pickett Elementary School?

Pickett Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickett Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pickett Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pickett Elementary School rank in FL?

Pickett Elementary School ranks #2,080 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Pickett Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pickett Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Pickett Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pickett Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pickett Elementary School a charter school?

No, Pickett Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pickett Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Pickett Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pickett Elementary School?

72.2% of students at Pickett Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
158
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Duval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
79.7%
Area population (ZIP 32254)
14,653
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
34.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32254; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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