Enrollment
736
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in New Castle, Pennsylvania, enrolling 736 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 736 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 398 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #380, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Two or More (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 736 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Castle's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mohawk El Sch (709 students): Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 15.8:1).
New Castle Area Sd also operates New Castle Shs (740 students) and Washington Intrmd Sch (707 students) alongside Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center compares
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Castle Area Sd, which includes Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center.
$18,420
Per student
+3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.9%
State 58.9%
Federal 26.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~736 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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