At a glance
Reported students
736
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
721.5
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center: 736 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 747
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is a public elementary school serving grades KG–02 in New Castle. It is one of 4 current school records connected to New Castle Area SD. NCES reports 736 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 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 White (46.2%) and multiracial (23%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.05 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 1 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
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.2%
- Hispanic8.2%
- Black22.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial23%
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 New Castle Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington Intrmd Sch
Elementary · Grades 03–05
707 reported students
New Castle SHS
High · Grades 09–12
740 reported students
New Castle JHS
Middle · Grades 06–08
689 reported students
Public schools near Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Intrmd Sch Elementary · New Castle Area SD | 03–05 | 707 | 1.4 mi |
| Shenango El Sch Elementary · Shenango Area SD | KG–06 | 485 | 2.3 mi |
| Union Memorial El Sch Elementary · Union Area SD | PK–05 | 320 | 2.6 mi |
| Laurel El Sch Elementary · Laurel SD | KG–06 | 503 | 3.8 mi |
| Neshannock Memorial El Sch Elementary · Neshannock Township SD | KG–06 | 688 | 4.6 mi |
| Mohawk El Sch Elementary · Mohawk Area SD | KG–05 | 709 | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
What grades does Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center serve?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center reports grades KG–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New Castle Area SD.
How many students attend Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center reported 736 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 747 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 736 students and 52.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Castle Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center in?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is part of New Castle Area SD, based in New Castle, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Washington Intrmd Sch (1.4 mi), Shenango El Sch (2.3 mi), Union Memorial El Sch (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.