At a glance
Reported students
678
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
354
Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary: 678 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
24.7:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 587
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
What the reported data says about Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary
Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Oakland. It is one of 89 current school records connected to Oakland Unified. NCES reports 678 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.7:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (66.5%) and Black (17.7%). English learners represent 67.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 67.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.1%
- Hispanic66.5%
- Black17.7%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Oakland Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
664 reported students
Melrose Leadership Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
722 reported students
Greenleaf
Elementary · Grades KG–08
613 reported students
Chabot Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
576 reported students
Montclair Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
547 reported students
Franklin Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
499 reported students
Public schools near Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockwood CDC Elementary · Oakland Unified | KG–KG | — | 0.1 mi |
| Greenleaf Elementary · Oakland Unified | KG–08 | 613 | 0.3 mi |
| EnCompass Academy Elementary Elementary · Oakland Unified | KG–05 | 283 | 0.6 mi |
| ACORN Woodland Elementary Elementary · Oakland Unified | KG–05 | 291 | 0.6 mi |
| Markham Elementary Elementary · Oakland Unified | KG–05 | 327 | 0.8 mi |
| East Oakland Pride Elementary Elementary · Oakland Unified | KG–05 | 314 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary
What grades does Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary serve?
Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Oakland Unified.
How many students attend Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary?
Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary reported 678 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 587 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24.7:1, based on 678 students and 27.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oakland Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary in?
Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary is part of Oakland Unified, based in Oakland, CA, which operates 89 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lockwood CDC (0.1 mi), Greenleaf (0.3 mi), EnCompass Academy Elementary (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.