Picadome Elementary School

430 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

430

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Picadome Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	36
Black	131
Asian	14
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
218 (50.7 %)
Black
131 (30.5 %)
Hispanic
36 (8.4 %)
Two or More
30 (7.0 %)
Asian
14 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)381-3563
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Picadome Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Picadome Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	222	51.6%
Male	208	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)