Below Average
#2306 of 2,648 schools in NC
Pickett Elementary School
Elementary School · Lexington City Schools · Lexington, NC
A Lexington City Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 Biesecker Road, Lexington, NC 27295
- Math 44% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pickett Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,493/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,446
Median home value
$191,900
Median rent
$866/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27295; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Southwest Elementary Global AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 1–5 | 2.1 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Charles England Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 1–5 | 2.4 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Sheets Memorial Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 252 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lexington City Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pickett Elementary School is listed in Lexington City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pickett Elementary School
Pickett Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lexington, NC, part of Lexington City Schools, serving approximately 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,306 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickett Elementary School is 14.3:1. 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 NC?
Pickett Elementary School ranks #2,306 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Pickett Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pickett Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
99.2% 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
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.4%
- Phone
- (336) 242-1546
- Area population (ZIP 27295)
- 38,521
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 27295; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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