- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lexington, NC
Pickett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pickett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370264001103
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pickett Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pickett Elementary School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pickett Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lexington, NC.
School address
District: Lexington City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370264001103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Pickett Elementary School shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 26.7 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 370264001103 · Lexington, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 14.8:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington Senior High School (889 students)
Pickett Elementary School shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 26.7 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pickett Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington Seni
Lexington Senior High School
889 students
- Lexington Midd
Lexington Middle School
595 students
- This school
Pickett Elementary School
385 students
- Charles Englan
Charles England Elementary School
381 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
369 students
- South Lexingto 308
South Lexington School
308 students
What this shows Pickett Elementary School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pickett Elementary School compares
Pickett Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$13,684
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.3%
African American 28.3%
White 15.6%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Pickett Elementary School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington City Schools reports $13,684 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pickett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles England Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Global Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lexington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pickett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Lexington
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pickett Elementary School
How many students attend Pickett Elementary School?
Pickett Elementary School has 385 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lexington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickett Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Elementary School?
99.2% of students at Pickett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pickett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pickett Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.3% of enrollment, in Lexington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pickett Elementary School?
Pickett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pickett Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Pickett Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lexington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington City Schools?
Besides Pickett Elementary School, Lexington City Schools also operates Lexington Senior High School (889 students), Lexington Middle School (595 students), and Charles England Elementary School (381 students). See the Lexington City Schools district page for the complete list.