Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary

Summary:

Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary is a public elementary school in Queen Creek, Arizona, serving 624 students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. The school is part of the Queen Creek Unified District, which is ranked 92 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of elementary schools in Arizona, with students performing significantly better than the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 4th-grade students had 68% proficiency in ELA compared to the state average of 46%. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the top 10% for African American students and top 20% for Hispanic students in the state.

Compared to nearby schools, Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary consistently outperforms other Queen Creek Unified District schools and nearby charter schools in academic achievement. The school also has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students compared to the surrounding area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 22706 East Village Loop Rd
       Queen Creek, AZ  85142


(480) 987-7420

District: Queen Creek Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
233rd of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,003 Help


Students who attend Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Newell Barney College Preparatory School
High:    Queen Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  611

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.4%
Hispanic:
28.8%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.9% Help


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Compare Details Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary ranks better than 74.5% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 6th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Queen Creek Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Queen Creek Unified District. Racial makeup is: White (61.4%), Hispanic (28.8%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary is 17.4, which is the 2nd best among 9 elementary schools in the Queen Creek Unified District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary is $7,003, which is the 3rd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Queen Creek Unified District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary 233rd of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Queen Creek Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Queen Creek Unified District 105th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 86.81 92nd 1062 91.3%
2010 84.11 149th 1090 86.3%
2011 86.23 111th 1075 89.7%
2012 80.80 183rd 1141 84.0%
2013 85.90 98th 1158 91.5%
2014 87.44 104th 1079 90.4%
2015 83.79 136th 955 85.8%
2016 85.61 150th 1079 86.1%
2017 85.95 151st 1106 86.3%
2018 85.38 151st 1109 86.4%
2019 84.02 149th 1039 85.7%
2021 89.48 133rd 1226 89.2%
2022 76.97 192nd 1000 80.8%
2023 85.01 181st 1245 85.5%
2024 71.75 233rd 912 74.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.74 83rd 1027 91.9%
2022 59.51 161st 444 63.7%
2023 81.50 52nd 617 91.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.88 172nd 1201 85.7%
2023 62.50 200th 820 75.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.60 61st 820 92.6%
2022 90.21 27th 618 95.6%
2023 85.20 95th 1116 91.5%
2024 91.77 37th 556 93.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.78 214th 1023 79.1%
2019 78.36 149th 862 82.7%
2021 88.80 111th 1219 90.9%
2022 79.27 116th 824 85.9%
2023 84.27 163rd 1219 86.6%
2024 48.51 288th 602 52.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.94 87th 1032 91.6%
2019 80.04 136th 850 84.0%
2021 86.90 141st 1220 88.4%
2022 66.12 235th 830 71.7%
2023 82.90 187th 1216 84.6%
2024 67.20 172nd 628 72.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.29 75th 895 91.6%
2022 64.74 90th 289 68.9%
2023 87.23 26th 607 95.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.15 79th 911 91.3%
2019 80.23 125th 709 82.4%
2021 83.14 117th 1198 90.2%
2022 73.70 162nd 716 77.4%
2023 85.82 104th 1170 91.1%
2024 73.91 112th 486 77.0%
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Rank History for White students at Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.22 160th 720 77.8%
2019 69.82 144th 595 75.8%
2021 81.83 144th 1161 87.6%
2022 62.01 260th 800 67.5%
2023 70.18 258th 1024 74.8%
2024 46.49 264th 486 45.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona 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.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 260 14 12 98 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2007 307 18 12 132 2 n/a n/a 0 471
2008 376 30 6 171 2 n/a n/a 0 585
2009 413 38 10 180 3 n/a n/a 0 644
2010 360 38 11 166 5 n/a n/a 0 580
2011 328 41 6 140 6 1 3 0 525
2012 335 16 5 129 7 1 11 0 504
2013 310 10 5 129 5 5 11 0 475
2014 331 13 4 135 2 5 11 0 501
2015 332 9 1 120 2 4 10 0 478
2016 401 14 1 166 7 1 15 0 605
2017 408 20 4 179 6 2 27 0 646
2018 394 20 6 184 6 2 35 0 647
2019 337 14 6 139 1 1 32 0 530
2020 369 9 1 118 3 3 31 0 534
2021 385 12 2 145 2 2 33 0 581
2022 391 15 1 153 3 2 32 0 597
2023 394 12 3 177 4 2 32 0 624
2024 375 15 2 176 4 4 35 0 611

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 Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 384 23.3 16.5 28.1
2007 471 26.8 17.6 22.7
2008 585 28.2 20.7 27
2009 644 34.5 18.7 29.2
2010 580 30.3 19.1 37.9
2011 525 26.7 19.6 38.9
2012 504 23.5 21.4 41.7
2013 475 24.9 19.0 38.1
2014 501 25.7 19.4 46.9
2015 478 23.0 20.7 40
2016 605 27.0 22.4 45
2017 646 31.4 20.5 39.3
2018 647 34.9 18.5 34.9
2019 530 28.9 18.3 24
2020 534 26.9 19.8 19.9
2021 581 33.4 17.3 n/a
2022 597 32.9 18.1 6.9
2023 624 34.5 18.0 23.9
2024 611 35.0 17.4 n/a

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 Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 384 23.3 16.5 28.1
2007 471 26.8 17.6 22.7
2008 585 28.2 20.7 27
2009 644 34.5 18.7 29.2
2010 580 30.3 19.1 37.9
2011 525 26.7 19.6 38.9
2012 504 23.5 21.4 41.7
2013 475 24.9 19.0 38.1
2014 501 25.7 19.4 46.9
2015 478 23.0 20.7 40
2016 605 27.0 22.4 45
2017 646 31.4 20.5 39.3
2018 647 34.9 18.5 34.9
2019 530 28.9 18.3 24
2020 534 26.9 19.8 19.9
2021 581 33.4 17.3 n/a
2022 597 32.9 18.1 6.9
2023 624 34.5 18.0 23.9
2024 611 35.0 17.4 n/a

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 Frances Brandon-Pickett 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 $539 (6.1%) $116 (1.3%) $1,194 (13.5%) $6,755 (76.1%) $1,462 (16.5%) $8,217 (92.6%) $8,872
2020 $27 (0.4%) $03 (0.0%) $58 (0.9%) $5,710 (90.6%) $563 (8.9%) $6,273 (99.5%) $6,304
2021 $456 (6.3%) $18 (0.2%) $930 (12.8%) $5,749 (79.1%) $1,042 (14.3%) $6,791 (93.5%) $7,265
2022 $355 (5.1%) $10 (0.1%) $720 (10.3%) $5,782 (82.6%) $855 (12.2%) $6,638 (94.8%) $7,002

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 149th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 181st of 1245 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students530624
 17.7%
African American1412
 14.3%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic139177
 27.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White337394
 16.9%
Two or More Races3232
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24%23.9%
 0.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 611 students attended Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary.

Students who attend Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Newell Barney College Preparatory School
High : Queen Creek High School

Students at Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary are 61% White, 29% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary ranks 233rd of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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

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