Below Average
#1828 of 2,268 schools in GA
Lockheed Elementary School
Elementary School · Marietta City · Marietta, GA
A Marietta City elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1205 Merritt Rd, Marietta, GA 30062
- Math 28% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lockheed Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lockheed Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,114/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marietta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,981
Median home value
$456,500
Median rent
$1,761/mo
College educated
60.1%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| The Walker SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 858 | Compare → |
| Acton Academy MariettaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Casa Dei Bambini Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–K | 1.8 mi | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Marietta City
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $17,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lockheed Elementary School is listed in Marietta City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lockheed Elementary School
Lockheed Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marietta, GA, part of Marietta City, serving approximately 719 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,828 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lockheed Elementary School
What grades does Lockheed Elementary School serve?
Lockheed Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lockheed Elementary School?
Lockheed Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 719 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockheed Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lockheed Elementary School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lockheed Elementary School rank in GA?
Lockheed Elementary School ranks #1,828 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Lockheed Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lockheed Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lockheed Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lockheed Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lockheed Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lockheed Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lockheed Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lockheed Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lockheed Elementary School?
89.6% of students at Lockheed Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 719
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cobb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.2%
- Phone
- (770) 429-3196
- Area population (ZIP 30062)
- 63,105
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30062; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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