- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Joseph, MO
Pickett Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Pickett Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292706001669
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pickett Elem. earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in St Joseph · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pickett Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pickett Elem. ranks #2 of 5 schools in St Joseph, MO.
School address
District: St. Joseph · Missouri
NCES ID 292706001669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Pickett Elem. held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 292706001669 · St Joseph, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 12.5:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (1,733 students)
Pickett Elem. held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Pickett Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
1,733 students
- Benton High 682
Benton High
682 students
- Lafayette High 644
Lafayette High
644 students
- Carden Park El 638
Carden Park Elem
638 students
- Oak Grove Elem 502
Oak Grove Elem
502 students
- This school 250
Pickett Elem.
250 students
What this shows Pickett Elem. reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pickett Elem. compares
Pickett Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 48% in Missouri - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,067
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
Two or More 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
African American 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Pickett Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Joseph reports $12,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pickett Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carden Park Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pickett Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pickett Elem.
How many students attend Pickett Elem.?
Pickett Elem. has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Joseph, MO. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickett Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickett Elem. is 12.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pickett Elem.?
99.0% of students at Pickett Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pickett Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Pickett Elem. is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in St Joseph, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pickett Elem.?
Pickett Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pickett Elem. rank among schools in St Joseph?
By Resource Investment Index, Pickett Elem. ranks #2 of 5 schools in St Joseph, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St Joseph on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Joseph?
Besides Pickett Elem., St. Joseph also operates Central High (1,733 students), Benton High (682 students), and Lafayette High (644 students). See the St. Joseph district page for the complete list.