PICKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pickett Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Toledo City school district, located in Toledo, OH with about 252 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 11 teachers, Pickett Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Pickett Elementary School, located at 1415 Lawrence Ave in Toledo, Ohio, is a public school serving students within the Toledo Public Schools (TPS) district. The school is situated in the central part of the city and operates as a foundational educational institution for the surrounding neighborhood, focusing on providing core academic instruction to elementary-aged children. As part of the TPS system, the school adheres to the district's broader mission of fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and character development to prepare students for middle school transitions.

The school generally serves a diverse urban population and acts as a central hub for its local community. Like many schools in the Toledo Public Schools district, Pickett Elementary utilizes a structured curriculum aimed at meeting Ohio’s state academic standards. Faculty and staff strive to implement district-wide initiatives focused on social-emotional learning and student engagement, aiming to bridge educational gaps and provide the necessary resources for students to achieve academic proficiency and personal growth within their community.

For more information, contact Pickett Elementary School at (419) 671-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.