Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary

22706 East Village Loop Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142

www.pickett.qcusd.org/

642 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary School is a prominent K-6 institution located in Queen Creek, Arizona, and is part of the Queen Creek Unified School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and character development, the school serves as a central hub for the surrounding community. The campus environment is designed to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through a rigorous curriculum, dedicated instruction, and a variety of enrichment opportunities that cater to diverse learning needs.

Beyond its academic focus, Pickett Elementary places a heavy emphasis on building a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and the local community. The school prides itself on maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive culture that prepares students for future success in middle school and beyond. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to cultivate critical thinkers and responsible citizens within the growing Queen Creek area.

642

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	381
Hispanic	187
Black	21
Asian	2
Two or More	42
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

White
381 (59.3%)
Hispanic
187 (29.1%)
Two or More
42 (6.5%)
Black
21 (3.3%)
American Indian
6 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (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:	Queen Creek Unified District (4245)
Phone:	(480)987-7420
Website:	http://www.pickett.qcusd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 98

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 91