PICADOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Picadome Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fayette County school district, located in Lexington, KY with about 519 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Picadome Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Picadome Elementary School, located on Harrodsburg Road in Lexington, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the Fayette County Public Schools district. With a history rooted in the local community, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for its diverse student body. It focuses on foundational learning, providing students with a well-rounded education that emphasizes critical thinking, literacy, and social-emotional development, all while preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Picadome Elementary is recognized for its dedicated faculty and its efforts to engage families through active community involvement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to nurture students' unique interests and talents. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the local neighborhood, Picadome creates a collaborative atmosphere aimed at helping every child reach their full potential within a safe and encouraging setting.

For more information, contact Picadome Elementary School at (859) 381-3563 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1642 Harrodsburg Rd
Lexington, KY 40504-3706
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PICADOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lexington, KY with about 519 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Fayette County
Total Students:
519
Teachers:
37.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 519 students

White
54.3%
Black or African American
27.2%
Hispanic/Latino
7.5%
Two or more races
6.9%
Asian
4.0%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.