About This School
Pickens Elementary School is located in Pickens, SC and is one of 16 elementary schools in Pickens School District. It is a public school that serves 519 students in grades PK, K-5.
Pickens Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Pickens Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Pickens Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pickens Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Pickens Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Pickens Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Pickens Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pickens Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Pickens District Spending
$7,867Per Pupil
The Pickens spends $7,867 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Pickens District
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Christian School 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Hagood Elementary School 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| Soaring Eagles Christian Academy 1.5 miles | n/a | |
| Landmark Christian Academy 3.1 miles | n/a | |
| A R Lewis Elementary School 5.4 miles | n/a |
Data Sources: SC Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-5
- Pickens School District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Pickens Elementary School567 Hampton Ave
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 878-8724
www.pickens.k12.sc.u...
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
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Learn More »Test Scores
About the PASS
What is it?
The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the PACT
What is it?
The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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South Carolina Virtual Charter School
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 519
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Pickens Elementary School had 54% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
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American Indian/Alaskan Native
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Asian/Pacific Islander
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16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Pickens Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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