- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Castle, PA
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421662007541
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in New Castle, PA.
School address
District: New Castle Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421662007541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 421662007541 · New Castle, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
736 enr · 15:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: New Castle Shs (740 students)
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Castle Shs
New Castle Shs
740 students
- This school
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
736 students
- Washington Int
Washington Intrmd Sch
707 students
- New Castle Jhs
New Castle Jhs
689 students
What this shows Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center reports 736 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center compares
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,752
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 736 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
Two or More 23.0%
African American 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for New Castle Area Sd reports $18,752 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Castle Jhs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in New Castle
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mohawk El Sch
Standard public school
709 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Washington Intrmd Sch
Standard public school
707 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Neshannock Memorial El Sch
Standard public school
688 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Laurel El Sch
Standard public school
503 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Shenango El Sch
Standard public school
485 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~736 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
How many students attend Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center has 736 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Castle, PA. CCD year-over-year: 775 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center?
100.0% of students at Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in New Castle, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center rank among elementary schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in New Castle, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New Castle on the city page.
What other schools are in New Castle Area Sd?
Besides Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center, New Castle Area Sd also operates New Castle Shs (740 students), Washington Intrmd Sch (707 students), and New Castle Jhs (689 students). See the New Castle Area Sd district page for the complete list.