Pickett Elementary School

www.lexcs.org/

385 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/).

385

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pickett Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	155
Black	109
Asian	13
Two or More	48

Hispanic
155 (40.3%)
Black
109 (28.3%)
White
60 (15.6%)
Two or More
48 (12.5%)
Asian
13 (3.4%)

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:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
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

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pickett Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pickett Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	184	47.8%
Male	201	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Davidson County Schools

441 Students

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

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th