Very Good
#443 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 20% in state
Lockwood Elem.
Elementary School · Lockwood R-i · Lockwood, MO
A Lockwood R-i elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 W 4th, Lockwood, MO 65682
- Math 76% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lockwood Elem. score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 37 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lockwood Elem. 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,534/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,625
Median home value
$148,000
Median rent
$783/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65682; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockwood Specl. Educ. Coop.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.3 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 74 | 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.
Lockwood R-i
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lockwood Elem. is listed in LOCKWOOD R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lockwood Elem.
Lockwood Elem. is a public elementary school in Lockwood, MO, part of Lockwood R-i, serving approximately 143 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #443 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lockwood Elem.
What grades does Lockwood Elem. serve?
Lockwood Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Lockwood Elem.?
Lockwood Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockwood Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Lockwood Elem. is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lockwood Elem. rank in MO?
Lockwood Elem. ranks #443 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lockwood Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Lockwood Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lockwood Elem. has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lockwood Elem. a charter school?
No, Lockwood Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lockwood Elem. a Title I school?
No, Lockwood Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lockwood Elem.?
54.5% of students at Lockwood Elem. 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dade County
- Phone
- (417) 232-4528
- Area population (ZIP 65682)
- 2,079
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 65682; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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