- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianola, MS
Lockard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lockard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280018701399
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lockard Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Indianola · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lockard Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lockard Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Indianola, MS.
School address
District: Sunflower Cty Cons School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280018701399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Lockard Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 280018701399 · Indianola, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 15.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Gentry High School (465 students)
Lockard Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lockard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gentry High Sc
Gentry High School
465 students
- This school
Lockard Elementary School
393 students
- Robert L Merri
Robert L Merritt Junior High School
341 students
- Thomas E. Edwa
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
331 students
- Ruleville Cent
Ruleville Central Elem School
271 students
- Carver Element
Carver Elementary School
250 students
What this shows Lockard Elementary School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lockard Elementary School compares
Lockard Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$14,163
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Lockard Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sunflower Cty Cons School District reports $14,163 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lockard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentry High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert L Merritt Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruleville Central Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lockard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianola
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lockard Elementary School
How many students attend Lockard Elementary School?
Lockard Elementary School has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianola, MS. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lockard Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lockard Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Lockard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lockard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lockard Elementary School is African American at 91.6% of enrollment, in Indianola, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lockard Elementary School?
Lockard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Lockard Elementary School rank among public schools in Indianola?
By Resource Investment Index, Lockard Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Indianola, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sunflower Cty Cons School District?
Besides Lockard Elementary School, Sunflower Cty Cons School District also operates Gentry High School (465 students), Robert L Merritt Junior High School (341 students), and Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School (331 students). See the Sunflower Cty Cons School District district page for the complete list.