PICKENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pickens Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Pickens 01 school district, located in Pickens, SC with about 514 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Pickens Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Pickens Elementary School, located at 567 Hampton Avenue in Pickens, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the School District of Pickens County. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its young students. The school environment is designed to build a strong educational baseline, emphasizing core subjects while encouraging students to develop the foundational skills necessary for future success in their academic journeys.
Beyond academics, Pickens Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Pickens community, often serving as a central hub for student activities and family engagement. The school prioritizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with families to cultivate a positive learning culture. By focusing on student growth and community involvement, Pickens Elementary aims to prepare its students to become confident, capable learners as they transition into the higher grade levels within the district.
For more information, contact Pickens Elementary at (864) 397-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-2300
PICKENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Pickens, SC with about 514 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pickens 01
- Total Students:
- 514
- Teachers:
- 32.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 514 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PICKENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.