Pickens Elementary

493 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

493

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pickens Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	38
Black	19
Two or More	35

White
401 (81.3%)
Hispanic
38 (7.7%)
Two or More
35 (7.1%)
Black
19 (3.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pickens 01
Phone:	(864)397-2300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pickens Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pickens Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	233	47.3%
Male	260	52.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th