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#1783 of 2,846 schools in PA
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Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
Elementary School · New Castle Area Sd · New Castle, PA
A New Castle Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
900 East Main St., New Castle, PA 16101
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 17 schools in New Castle.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,139/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Castle), 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
$50,481
Median home value
$109,600
Median rent
$706/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Shenango EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–6 | 2.3 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| Union Memorial EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Faith Country Chapel Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.4 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Castle Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is listed in New Castle Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is a public elementary school in New Castle, PA, part of New Castle Area Sd, serving approximately 778 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,783 of 2,846 schools in PA. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
What grades does Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center serve?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 778 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center rank in PA?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center ranks #1,783 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center?
100.0% of students at Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 778
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (724) 656-4735
- Area population (ZIP 16101)
- 30,960
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 16101; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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