- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lockeford, CA
Lockeford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lockeford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062223002657
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lockeford Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.1:1
- large classes for California
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 541
- students enrolled
Lockeford Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lodi Unified · California
NCES ID 062223002657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Lockeford Elementary grew from 462 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 062223002657 · Lockeford, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 27.1:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Tokay High (2,058 students)
Lockeford Elementary grew from 462 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lockeford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tokay High
Tokay High
2,058 students
- Lodi High
Lodi High
1,952 students
- Bear Creek Hig
Bear Creek High
1,925 students
- Ronald E. Mcna
Ronald E. Mcnair High
1,644 students
- Lodi Middle
Lodi Middle
893 students
- This school 541
Lockeford Elementary
541 students
What this shows Lockeford Elementary reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lockeford Elementary compares
Lockeford Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$16,495
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.9%
White 35.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Lockeford Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lodi Unified reports $16,495 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lockeford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokay High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald E. Mcnair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lockeford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lockeford Elementary
How many students attend Lockeford Elementary?
Lockeford Elementary has 541 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lockeford, CA. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockeford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lockeford Elementary is 27.1:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lockeford Elementary?
61.3% of students at Lockeford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lockeford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lockeford Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment, in Lockeford, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lockeford Elementary?
Lockeford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Lodi Unified?
Besides Lockeford Elementary, Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students), Lodi High (1,952 students), and Bear Creek High (1,925 students). See the Lodi Unified district page for the complete list.