Serving 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School's student population of 611 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#250 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
61%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School's ranking?
Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School is ranked #250 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School often compared to?
Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School?
611 students attend Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School?
Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School offer ?
Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School part of?
Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School is part of Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District.
In what neighborhood is Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School located?
Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School is located in the Villages At Queen Creek neighborhood of Queen Creek, AZ.
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