Pickett Elementary School

www.lexcs.org/

394 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pickett Elementary School, located at 200 Biesecker Road in Lexington, North Carolina, is a public school serving students as part of the Lexington City Schools district. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for young learners, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and character development. The school’s mission aligns with the district’s broader goals of fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from its placement within the Lexington City Schools system, which focuses on community engagement and personalized instructional strategies. Students at Pickett Elementary participate in a variety of educational programs designed to meet diverse learning needs, supported by a staff dedicated to cultivating a safe and inclusive atmosphere. For families looking for specific information regarding school calendars, policies, or academic resources, the school maintains an official presence through the district’s website at [http://www.lexcs.org/](http://www.lexcs.org/).

394

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pickett Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	150
Black	103
Asian	12
Two or More	57
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
150 (38.1 %)
Black
103 (26.1 %)
White
71 (18.0 %)
Two or More
57 (14.5 %)
Asian
12 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Lexington City Schools
Phone:	(336)242-1546
Website:	http://www.lexcs.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	382
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pickett Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	22
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pickett Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	204	51.8%
Male	190	48.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Davidson County Schools

395 Students

7571 S NC Hwy 150
Lexington, NC 27295 (9.5 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th