Pickens Elementary

Summary:

Pickens Elementary is a public elementary school in Pickens, South Carolina, serving 498 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pickens 01 District, which is ranked 16 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Pickens Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 85.54% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than the state average and the racial makeup of nearby schools like Ambler Elementary and Forest Acres Elementary. While the school's test scores are generally above the state average, they lag behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Pickens Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students qualifying, significantly higher than the state average and the rates at nearby schools.

Pickens Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from 228 out of 639 schools in 2016-2017 to 241 out of 638 schools in 2023-2024, suggesting the school may be struggling to keep pace with others in the state. The school's performance on various subgroups, such as female students, male students, and white students, is generally lower than the overall state averages for those subgroups, indicating a need to focus on addressing the needs of these specific student populations. While the school's per-student spending is relatively high at $11,679, it lags behind the higher-performing nearby schools in terms of test scores, highlighting opportunities to learn from their practices and strategies.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 567 Hampton Avenue
       Pickens, SC  29671


(864) 397-2300

District: Pickens 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
241st of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,679 Help


Students who attend Pickens Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pickens Middle
High:    Pickens High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  501

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.8%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pickens Elementary ranks better than 62.2% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 8th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Pickens 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.55. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.8%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pickens Elementary is 13.6, which is the 2nd best among 13 elementary schools in the Pickens 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pickens Elementary is $11,679, which is the 2nd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Pickens 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pickens Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pickens Elementary 241st of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Pickens Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pickens 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Pickens 01 16th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pickens Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pickens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 63.47 204th 542 62.4%
2004 59.21 237th 550 56.9%
2005 59.35 250th 557 55.1%
2006 68.18 172nd 559 69.2%
2007 60.71 233rd 566 58.8%
2008 63.01 223rd 577 61.4%
2009 52.61 295th 580 49.1%
2010 54.54 287th 589 51.3%
2011 56.25 281st 597 52.9%
2012 64.69 217th 594 63.5%
2013 58.29 272nd 599 54.6%
2014 48.21 361st 630 42.7%
2015 45.12 352nd 638 44.8%
2016 36.74 400th 619 35.4%
2017 61.89 228th 639 64.3%
2018 50.94 298th 624 52.2%
2019 48.51 332nd 643 48.4%
2021 42.26 364th 622 41.5%
2022 49.58 310th 625 50.4%
2023 53.30 291st 644 54.8%
2024 60.55 241st 638 62.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pickens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.66 331st 588 43.7%
2019 36.84 407th 600 32.2%
2021 49.16 290th 580 50.0%
2022 55.20 263rd 600 56.2%
2023 50.04 290th 608 52.3%
2024 60.77 228th 599 61.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Pickens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.89 3rd 5 40.0%
2023 28.47 5th 5 0.0%
2024 52.26 4th 6 33.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Pickens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.91 259th 570 54.6%
2019 52.46 288th 588 51.0%
2021 41.16 326th 554 41.2%
2022 53.20 261st 573 54.5%
2023 50.04 286th 580 50.7%
2024 61.52 214th 565 62.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pickens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.66 47th 189 75.1%
2024 53.50 62nd 143 56.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Pickens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.81 314th 571 45.0%
2019 40.95 364th 590 38.3%
2021 38.71 350th 561 37.6%
2022 44.05 328th 579 43.4%
2023 52.54 270th 582 53.6%
2024 55.24 254th 568 55.3%
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Rank History for White students at Pickens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.23 371st 457 18.8%
2019 25.06 378th 472 19.9%
2021 12.15 404th 439 8.0%
2022 25.68 358th 455 21.3%
2023 28.31 359th 463 22.5%
2024 36.75 310th 441 29.7%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of 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.

Pickens Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pickens Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 467 22 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1989 475 23 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1990 492 14 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1991 493 16 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1992 519 18 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1993 472 24 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1994 478 33 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1995 415 31 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1996 415 31 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1997 449 31 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1998 471 22 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1999 472 25 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2000 554 35 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2001 593 30 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2002 559 33 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2003 559 33 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2004 563 33 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2005 511 42 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2006 462 36 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 504
2007 472 37 7 7 6 n/a n/a 0 529
2008 470 40 6 9 4 n/a n/a 1 530
2009 480 42 4 7 4 n/a n/a 1 538
2010 450 47 5 11 5 n/a n/a 1 519
2011 407 20 0 11 1 0 21 0 460
2012 441 16 0 16 1 0 17 0 491
2013 425 18 1 15 0 0 25 0 484
2014 435 13 1 18 0 0 15 0 482
2015 410 11 1 19 1 0 18 0 460
2016 441 16 1 25 0 0 19 0 502
2017 488 16 0 29 0 0 22 0 555
2018 452 19 1 19 0 0 23 0 514
2019 475 26 1 25 0 0 20 0 547
2020 470 24 1 31 0 1 22 0 549
2021 431 19 0 32 0 0 23 0 505
2022 440 20 1 26 0 0 26 0 513
2023 426 14 1 30 0 0 27 0 498
2024 425 14 0 31 0 0 31 0 501

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 Pickens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 26.6 18.4 n/a
1989 500 27.0 18.5 n/a
1990 507 27.3 18.5 n/a
1991 510 27.5 18.5 24.9
1992 538 28.6 18.8 28.1
1993 497 28.5 17.4 32.4
1994 511 27.0 18.9 29.7
1995 446 27.0 16.5 29.6
1996 446 27.0 16.5 29.6
1997 486 28.0 17.4 30.7
1998 497 31.0 16.0 48.9
1999 504 35.0 14.4 37.3
2000 592 36.0 16.4 40.5
2001 628 41.0 15.3 41.9
2002 600 40.8 14.7 47.8
2003 600 40.8 14.7 47.8
2004 607 40.8 14.9 51.9
2005 558 38.5 14.5 47.3
2006 504 37.0 13.6 47.6
2007 529 55.3 9.6 42.3
2008 530 34.3 15.5 45.6
2009 538 37.5 14.3 47.9
2010 519 32.6 15.9 54.2
2011 460 27.8 16.5 49.3
2012 491 29.8 16.4 49.5
2013 484 30.3 15.9 56.4
2014 482 29.8 16.1 53.3
2015 460 28.0 16.4 48.9
2016 502 27.0 18.5 55.4
2017 555 33.3 16.6 100
2018 514 32.5 15.8 100
2019 547 32.5 16.8 58.7
2020 549 35.5 15.4 99.5
2021 505 37.2 13.5 66.7
2022 513 40.2 12.7 100
2023 498 39.7 12.5 100
2024 501 36.7 13.6 100

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 Pickens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 26.6 18.4 n/a
1989 500 27.0 18.5 n/a
1990 507 27.3 18.5 n/a
1991 510 27.5 18.5 24.9
1992 538 28.6 18.8 28.1
1993 497 28.5 17.4 32.4
1994 511 27.0 18.9 29.7
1995 446 27.0 16.5 29.6
1996 446 27.0 16.5 29.6
1997 486 28.0 17.4 30.7
1998 497 31.0 16.0 48.9
1999 504 35.0 14.4 37.3
2000 592 36.0 16.4 40.5
2001 628 41.0 15.3 41.9
2002 600 40.8 14.7 47.8
2003 600 40.8 14.7 47.8
2004 607 40.8 14.9 51.9
2005 558 38.5 14.5 47.3
2006 504 37.0 13.6 47.6
2007 529 55.3 9.6 42.3
2008 530 34.3 15.5 45.6
2009 538 37.5 14.3 47.9
2010 519 32.6 15.9 54.2
2011 460 27.8 16.5 49.3
2012 491 29.8 16.4 49.5
2013 484 30.3 15.9 56.4
2014 482 29.8 16.1 53.3
2015 460 28.0 16.4 48.9
2016 502 27.0 18.5 55.4
2017 555 33.3 16.6 100
2018 514 32.5 15.8 100
2019 547 32.5 16.8 58.7
2020 549 35.5 15.4 99.5
2021 505 37.2 13.5 66.7
2022 513 40.2 12.7 100
2023 498 39.7 12.5 100
2024 501 36.7 13.6 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pickens Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $616 (6.9%) $361 (4.0%) $978 (10.9%) $7,236 (80.6%) $762 (8.5%) $7,999 (89.1%) $8,977
2020 $852 (9.2%) $584 (6.3%) $1,436 (15.5%) $6,995 (75.5%) $830 (9.0%) $7,825 (84.5%) $9,261
2021 $1,044 (9.9%) $496 (4.7%) $1,539 (14.6%) $8,150 (77.5%) $823 (7.8%) $8,973 (85.4%) $10,513
2022 $1,077 (9.6%) $523 (4.7%) $1,600 (14.3%) $8,703 (77.6%) $910 (8.1%) $9,613 (85.7%) $11,213
2023 $1,126 (9.6%) $647 (5.5%) $1,773 (15.2%) $9,110 (78.0%) $795 (6.8%) $9,905 (84.8%) $11,679

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pickens 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 332nd of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 291st of 644 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pickens Elementary)32.952.9
 20%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pickens 01)57.357.5
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pickens Elementary)4358
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pickens 01)66.259.8
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Pickens Elementary)44.750
 5.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pickens 01)6155.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pickens Elementary)56.550
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pickens 01)59.863.5
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pickens Elementary)4038.9
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pickens 01)62.151.8
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pickens Elementary)45.550.6
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pickens 01)47.559.9
 12.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pickens Elementary)5249.4
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pickens 01)56.151.8
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students547498
 9%
African American2614
 46.2%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic2530
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White475426
 10.3%
Two or More Races2027
 35%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.7%100%
 41.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pickens Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 501 students attended Pickens Elementary.

Students at Pickens Elementary are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Pickens Elementary ranks 241st of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Pickens Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pickens Middle
High : Pickens High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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