Our School
Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary (FBPE) opened in 2005. Our school is the namesake of the teacher and artist, Frances Brandon Pickett. Looking to the left, when visitors enter our building, they see the display case filled with artifacts and photos donated by Mrs. Pickett. We are honored to be a part of the heritage of Queen Creek.
We currently educate over 600 students in kindergarten through sixth grade. We offer our community open enrollment, and we’d love to have you join our Mustang family here at Pickett Elementary. If you are interested in touring our campus or would like more information about our school, give us a call.
Mission Statement
Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary has a vision to provide all students with an education that prepares them for academic and social success. We will offer a broad-based curriculum and opportunities for social-emotional learning. In doing so, we will foster a year's worth of growth and create the foundation for students to be on a path for college and career readiness. We will give our students tools to become lifelong learners.
The mission of Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary is to develop confident learners who think, dream, believe, and achieve.
Curriculum
We are proud of the many programs we offer our students. We believe education should be challenging and fun, and we work hard to provide that delicate balance. While many schools have to cut programs due to budget restraints, we have held strong and still offer our students essentials such as library, music, P.E., and technology. We also offer free all-day kindergarten, a gifted program, ELL, and after-school clubs.
Our History
Our school received its name from Frances Brandon-Pickett, a remarkable educator and community leader with deep roots in the area. Born in 1925 in the historic Rittenhouse Schoolhouse, Frances attended school in the very building where she was born and later returned as a teacher. After earning her teaching degree from Arizona State University, she pursued her passion for art education. Frances was also an accomplished artist and the visionary founder of the San Tan Historical Society, which is now located in the same schoolhouse that marked the beginning of her incredible journey. Her legacy of learning, creativity, and community dedication continues to inspire us today.
A Stellar District
Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary is one of 14 other schools in the technology-rich Queen Creek Unified School District. Well-established in excellence, QCUSD is the perfect pillar for FBPE to build on a deeply-rooted foundation and launch its bright, prosperous future.
With such a high success rate, our school is destined for academic achievement.