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#31 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 3% in state

Lockett Elementary

Elementary School · Orangeburg · Branchville, SC

An Orangeburg elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1349 Dorange Road, Branchville, SC 29432

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+12.27 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendImproving
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$16,571
Chronic Absenteeism16.1%

Students at Lockett Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 28 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
25%
2021*
Math
25%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (2022 EdFacts)

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

Based on 4 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lockett Elementary 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High3,220/100K

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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

$45,341

Median home value

$144,800

Median rent

$809/mo

College educated

15.8%

Homeownership

62.8%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29432; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Orangeburg

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brookdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–5Not available245Compare →
Holly Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–5Not available342Compare →
Sheridan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–5Not available498Compare →
St. James-gaillard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–5Not available237Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Orangeburg

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#1 of 26
District spending per student
$16,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lockett Elementary is listed in Orangeburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lockett Elementary

Lockett Elementary is a public elementary school in Branchville, SC, part of Orangeburg, serving approximately 236 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #31 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lockett Elementary

What grades does Lockett Elementary serve?

Lockett Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lockett Elementary?

Lockett Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockett Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lockett Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lockett Elementary rank in SC?

Lockett Elementary ranks #31 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Lockett Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lockett Elementary 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 Lockett Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lockett Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Lockett Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Lockett Elementary a Title I school?

No, Lockett Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

100.0% of students at Lockett Elementary 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
236
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Orangeburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.1%
Area population (ZIP 29432)
2,422
Area average commute
31.3 min
Area median age
47.6
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 29432; 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, 2020-2022, 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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