Is Pickett Elementary a good school?

Pickett Elementary ranks 517 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pickett Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 277 students attended Pickett Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Pickett Elementary?

Students at Pickett Elementary are 72% White, 12% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Pickett Elementary attend?

Students who attend Pickett Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Truman Middle High : Central High

Pickett Elementary

Summary:

Pickett Elementary is a public elementary school in St. Joseph, Missouri, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 290 students. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low student performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Pickett Elementary has consistently performed below the St. Joseph and Missouri state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) across multiple grade levels. The school's performance is particularly concerning in 4th and 5th-grade Mathematics, where the proficiency rates were only 22.5% and 23.9%, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Pickett Elementary has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.5% to 29.5% over the past few school years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

While Pickett Elementary's low-income students have performed relatively well compared to their peers in the state, the school's overall performance is lower than that of nearby schools in the St. Joseph district, such as Oak Grove Elementary, Field Elementary, and Skaith Elementary. This stark contrast in performance suggests that Pickett Elementary may face unique challenges or factors impacting its student outcomes, despite the school's relatively high spending per student.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

3923 Pickett Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64503-1656

(816) 671-4330

District: St. Joseph

SchoolDigger Rank:
517^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,114

Students who attend Pickett Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Truman Middle
High:	Central High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 277

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.8%

Two or more races:

12.3%

Hispanic:

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pickett Elementary ranks worse than 57.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 5^th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the St. Joseph School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.25. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.8%), two or more races (12.3%), Hispanic (10.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pickett Elementary is 11.7, which is the lowest among 13 elementary schools in the St. Joseph School District! (See more...)

Compare Pickett Elementary employs 23.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pickett Elementary is $11,114, which is the 6^th highest among 13 elementary schools in the St. Joseph School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pickett Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pickett Elementary 517^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Pickett Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

St. Joseph:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Joseph 234^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pickett Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pickett Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	64.11	322^nd	1074	70.0%
2007	54.86	475^th	1080	56.0%
2008	53.98	498^th	1084	54.1%
2009	52.85	526^th	1053	50.0%
2010	65.85	324^th	1066	69.6%
2011	46.95	653^rd	1088	40.0%
2012	47.77	635^th	1085	41.5%
2013	59.96	439^th	1108	60.4%
2014	65.56	333^rd	1089	69.4%
2015	49.54	573^rd	1058	45.8%
2016	61.04	351^st	865	59.4%
2017	48.41	556^th	1032	46.1%
2018	46.74	561^st	1045	46.3%
2019	36.93	704^th	1052	33.1%
2021	50.96	450^th	901	50.1%
2022	38.10	567^th	908	37.6%
2023	28.36	678^th	898	24.5%
2024	44.25	517^th	906	42.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pickett Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	69.44	186^th	887	79.0%
2019	59.51	311^th	907	65.7%
2021	83.18	51^st	574	91.1%
2022	67.41	105^th	532	80.3%
2023	56.47	215^th	611	64.8%
2024	69.93	121^st	625	80.6%

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Rank History for White students at Pickett Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	34.02	611^th	898	32.0%
2019	20.91	802^nd	917	12.5%
2021	41.42	408^th	691	41.0%
2022	26.86	526^th	675	22.1%
2023	15.19	606^th	673	10.0%
2024	31.31	478^th	668	28.4%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Pickett Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	341	341
1992	305	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
1993	316	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
1994	330	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1995	300	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1996	300	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1997	277	16	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
1998	272	22	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
1999	257	25	2	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	294
2000	281	15	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2001	305	7	1	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	327
2002	276	19	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
2003	276	19	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
2004	288	7	3	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
2005	269	14	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2006	294	12	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
2007	270	20	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2008	301	18	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
2009	280	23	0	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	326
2010	287	44	1	19	3	n/a	n/a	0	354
2011	321	37	1	13	2	0	0	0	374
2012	315	31	1	16	2	0	4	0	369
2013	322	19	1	24	1	0	5	0	372
2014	301	21	2	16	1	2	6	0	349
2015	301	16	3	15	1	3	14	0	353
2016	319	12	7	24	1	1	26	0	390
2017	280	11	7	16	1	0	27	0	342
2018	244	10	3	19	1	0	36	0	313
2019	235	11	0	17	0	0	38	0	301
2020	232	10	0	15	1	2	31	0	291
2021	222	11	0	25	0	0	35	0	293
2022	218	19	0	29	0	6	31	0	303
2023	215	13	0	23	0	4	35	0	290
2024	199	9	0	29	0	6	34	0	277

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pickett Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	341	18.5	18.4	28.2
1992	305	16.5	18.4	38.4
1993	316	17.6	18.0	45.9
1994	330	16.6	19.9	40.9
1995	300	17.4	17.2	47
1996	300	17.4	17.2	47
1997	297	18.4	16.1	35.7
1998	298	19.8	15.1	38.6
1999	294	18.3	16.1	38.4
2000	308	20.0	15.4	45.1
2001	327	21.9	14.9	44
2002	314	21.1	14.9	47.5
2003	314	21.1	14.9	47.5
2004	316	22.4	14.1	42.1
2005	298	22.0	13.5	41.6
2006	319	22.2	14.4	42.9
2007	298	21.2	14.1	39.3
2008	332	21.3	15.6	40.7
2009	326	21.4	15.2	49.1
2010	354	22.7	15.5	49.2
2011	374	25.9	14.4	56.7
2012	369	25.9	14.2	61.2
2013	372	25.6	14.4	59.1
2014	349	23.6	14.7	63
2015	353	22.0	16.0	63.5
2016	390	25.0	15.6	56.7
2017	342	21.8	15.6	60.5
2018	313	21.7	14.3	44.7
2019	301	18.6	16.1	99
2020	291	20.2	14.3	99
2021	293	18.8	15.5	99
2022	303	20.3	14.8	99
2023	290	20.3	14.2	99
2024	277	23.6	11.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pickett Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	341	18.5	18.4	28.2
1992	305	16.5	18.4	38.4
1993	316	17.6	18.0	45.9
1994	330	16.6	19.9	40.9
1995	300	17.4	17.2	47
1996	300	17.4	17.2	47
1997	297	18.4	16.1	35.7
1998	298	19.8	15.1	38.6
1999	294	18.3	16.1	38.4
2000	308	20.0	15.4	45.1
2001	327	21.9	14.9	44
2002	314	21.1	14.9	47.5
2003	314	21.1	14.9	47.5
2004	316	22.4	14.1	42.1
2005	298	22.0	13.5	41.6
2006	319	22.2	14.4	42.9
2007	298	21.2	14.1	39.3
2008	332	21.3	15.6	40.7
2009	326	21.4	15.2	49.1
2010	354	22.7	15.5	49.2
2011	374	25.9	14.4	56.7
2012	369	25.9	14.2	61.2
2013	372	25.6	14.4	59.1
2014	349	23.6	14.7	63
2015	353	22.0	16.0	63.5
2016	390	25.0	15.6	56.7
2017	342	21.8	15.6	60.5
2018	313	21.7	14.3	44.7
2019	301	18.6	16.1	99
2020	291	20.2	14.3	99
2021	293	18.8	15.5	99
2022	303	20.3	14.8	99
2023	290	20.3	14.2	99
2024	277	23.6	11.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pickett Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$390 (4.4%)	$8,508 (95.6%)	$8,898
2020	$540 (4.9%)	$10,548 (95.1%)	$11,088
2021	$1,153 (10.2%)	$10,180 (89.8%)	$11,333
2022	$745 (6.7%)	$10,369 (93.3%)	$11,114

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pickett Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 704^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 678^th of 898 Elementary schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pickett Elementary)	41	34.8	6.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Joseph)	38.2	30.6	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pickett Elementary)	48.7	32.6	16.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Joseph)	42	33.6	8.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pickett Elementary)	39.1	35.9	3.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (St. Joseph)	38.3	37.9	0.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pickett Elementary)	43.5	21.8	21.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Joseph)	38.2	37.6	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pickett Elementary)	23.3	13.9	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (St. Joseph)	33.3	28.1	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Pickett Elementary)	34.9	23.2	11.7%
5th Grade Science (St. Joseph)	27.5	29.3	1.8%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pickett Elementary)	39.6	31	8.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Joseph)	37.2	37	0.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pickett Elementary)	36.5	25	11.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (St. Joseph)	38.2	34.5	3.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pickett Elementary)	40.4	25	15.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Joseph)	38.5	32.9	5.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	301	290	3.7%
African American	11	13	18.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	17	23	35.3%
Pacific Islander	0	4
White	235	215	8.5%
Two or More Races	38	35	7.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99%	99%	0%

Schools Near Pickett Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pickett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3923 Pickett Rd	Saint Joseph	64503	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4330	277	24	11.7	100.0%	199 (71.8%)	9 (3.2%)	29 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	34 (12.3%)	44.3	517^th of 906 public elementary schools	42.9%		28.4	678^th of 898 public elementary schools	24.5%	161	63.2	22.5	23.9	39.4				31.8	37.1	$11,114	$745	$10,369
Skaith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4701 Schoolside Ln	Saint Joseph	64503	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4370	424	27	15.5	100.0%	251 (59.2%)	32 (7.5%)	54 (12.7%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	77 (18.2%)	36.3	596^th of 906 public elementary schools	34.2%		41.7	546^th of 898 public elementary schools	39.2%	50	41.3	18.5	13.3	39.9	28.4	33.2	20.2	35.8	42.1	$10,612	$544	$10,068
Parkway Elementary	Public	K-6	2900 Duncan	Saint Joseph	64507	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4310	429	30	14.5	100.0%	271 (63.2%)	12 (2.8%)	59 (13.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.4%)	66 (15.4%)	19.1	740^th of 906 public elementary schools	18.3%		35.9	601^st of 898 public elementary schools	33.1%	139	26.1	29.4	7.6	22.7	22.9	28.4	23.2		19.3	$10,424	$455	$9,969
Mark Twain Early Learning Center	Public	PK	705 S 31st St	Saint Joseph	64507	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 671-4270	195	16	12.5	65.1%	104 (53.3%)	15 (7.7%)	39 (20.0%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.6%)	28 (14.4%)								(n/a)
Carden Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1510 Duncan	Saint Joseph	64501	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4160	604	48	12.5	100.0%	343 (56.8%)	48 (7.9%)	110 (18.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.2%)	93 (15.4%)	27	683^rd of 906 public elementary schools	24.6%		45.3	504^th of 898 public elementary schools	43.9%	179	28.8	28.3	17.5		26.2	27.3		26.0	31.9	$10,887	$398	$10,489
Edison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	515 N 22nd	Saint Joseph	64501	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4110	388	30	13.1	100.0%	184 (47.4%)	58 (14.9%)	65 (16.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	67 (17.3%)	27	681^st of 906 public elementary schools	24.8%		31.1	650^th of 898 public elementary schools	27.6%	31	41.0	18.4	18.3	32.6	21.0	37.4	20.8	25.1	24.0	$11,814	$1,118	$10,696
Coleman Elementary	Public	K-6	3312 Beck Rd	Saint Joseph	64506	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4100	394	30	13.0	100.0%	184 (46.7%)	34 (8.6%)	49 (12.4%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	59 (15.0%)	56 (14.2%)	28.2	674^th of 906 public elementary schools	25.6%		18	748^th of 898 public elementary schools	16.7%	74	19.0	31.5	22.9	29.1	27.8	30.3	31.5	30.9	30.5	$11,183	$404	$10,778
Hyde Elementary	Public	K-5	509 Thompson	Saint Joseph	64504	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4210	355	21	16.9	100.0%	241 (67.9%)	16 (4.5%)	41 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.1%)	50 (14.1%)	38.2	577^th of 906 public elementary schools	36.3%		29.4	664^th of 898 public elementary schools	26.1%	87	19.4	30.4	41.3			47.2	32.1	31.0		$10,876	$419	$10,457
Field Elementary	Public	K-6	2602 Gene Field	Saint Joseph	64506	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4130	267	18	14.6	46.4%	177 (66.3%)	3 (1.1%)	24 (9.0%)	21 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	39 (14.6%)	74.9	197^th of 906 public elementary schools	78.3%		75	185^th of 898 public elementary schools	79.4%	12		54.7		76.0				40.9		$11,306	$797	$10,509
Hosea Elementary	Public	K-5	6401 Gordon St	Saint Joseph	64504	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4180	406	30	13.4	100.0%	265 (65.3%)	5 (1.2%)	78 (19.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	10 (2.5%)	44 (10.8%)	23.8	701^st of 906 public elementary schools	22.6%		18.5	745^th of 898 public elementary schools	17.0%	44	27.7	30.3	12.8		25.5		21.6	35.2		$10,968	$541	$10,427

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