- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Lockhart Elementary Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Lockhart Elementary Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087004086
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lockhart Elementary Magnet School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #32 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Florida
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lockhart Elementary Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lockhart Elementary Magnet School ranks #32 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Lockhart Elementary Magnet School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 120087004086 · Tampa, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 13:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Lockhart Elementary Magnet School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lockhart Elementary Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 376
Lockhart Elementary Magnet School
376 students
What this shows Lockhart Elementary Magnet School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lockhart Elementary Magnet School compares
Lockhart Elementary Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 64% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Florida - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$10,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
White 5.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Lockhart Elementary Magnet School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lockhart Elementary Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lockhart Elementary Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other 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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lockhart Elementary Magnet School
How many students attend Lockhart Elementary Magnet School?
Lockhart Elementary Magnet School has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School is 13:1, which is 27% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School?
85.3% of students at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lockhart Elementary Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School is African American at 85.4% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lockhart Elementary Magnet School?
Lockhart Elementary Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lockhart Elementary Magnet School rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Lockhart Elementary Magnet School ranks #32 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Lockhart Elementary Magnet School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.