Enrollment
434
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210186000376
Picadome Elementary School — Lexington, KY
Federal NCES profile for Picadome Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 28
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Picadome Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Picadome Elementary School reports 434 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% below the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 7% below the Kentucky average and 6% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 434 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fayette County spends $17,525 per pupil district-wide, above the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.8% from local sources (property taxes), 35.5% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Picadome Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 50% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 7% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,525
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kentucky avg of $15,105
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 434 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 434 Top 50% in Kentucky — larger than 50% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.1% -7% vs state
NCES ID 210186000376
Student demographics
White 46.5%
African American 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 434:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.0%
In-school suspensions 21
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County, which includes Picadome Elementary School.
$17,525
Per student
+16%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 49.8%
State 35.5%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,828
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
Similar other schools in Lexington
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Stonewall Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Valley Elementary School
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643 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Tates Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Lansdowne Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Picadome Elementary School
How many students attend Picadome Elementary School?
Picadome Elementary School has 434 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lexington, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Picadome Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Picadome Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Picadome Elementary School?
55.1% of students at Picadome Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Picadome Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Picadome Elementary School is White at 46.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lexington, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Picadome Elementary School?
Picadome Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.