Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lockett Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lockett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lockett Elementary School's student population of 236 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lockett Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lockett Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
31%
31%
White
64%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lockett Elementary School's ranking?
Lockett Elementary School is ranked #423 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Lockett Elementary School often compared to?
Lockett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sheridan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Lockett Elementary School?
236 students attend Lockett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lockett Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lockett Elementary School?
Lockett Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lockett Elementary School offer ?
Lockett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lockett Elementary School part of?
Lockett Elementary School is part of Orangeburg School District.
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