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#62 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 2% in state

Lockwood Elementary School

Elementary School · Eaton Rapids Public Schools · Eaton Rapids, MI

An Eaton Rapids Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

810 GREYHOUND DR, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827

  • Math 50% vs MI 42% (2022)
  • Reading 70% vs MI 42% (2022)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.6 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$14,733
Chronic Absenteeism21.2%

Students at Lockwood Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
42%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
42%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lockwood 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,709/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eaton Rapids), 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

$76,230

Median home value

$206,600

Median rent

$978/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48827; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Greyhound Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–K0.1 mi115Compare →
Greyhound Central Performance AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.03–120.1 mi77Compare →
Greyhound Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.53–50.1 mi358Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Eaton Rapids Public Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$14,733NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lockwood Elementary School is listed in Eaton Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lockwood Elementary School

Lockwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Eaton Rapids, MI, part of Eaton Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 325 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lockwood Elementary School

What grades does Lockwood Elementary School serve?

Lockwood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Lockwood Elementary School?

Lockwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockwood Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lockwood Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lockwood Elementary School rank in MI?

Lockwood Elementary School ranks #62 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Lockwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lockwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Lockwood Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lockwood Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Lockwood Elementary School a charter school?

No, Lockwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lockwood Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lockwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lockwood Elementary School?

43.7% of students at Lockwood 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
325
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Eaton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.2%
Area population (ZIP 48827)
16,070
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
41.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 48827; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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