Enrollment
32
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Island, NE
Lockwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lockwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317458002294
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lockwood Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska.
- #17 of 18
- schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 32
- students enrolled
Lockwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lockwood Elementary School ranks #17 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE.
School address
District: Northwest Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317458002294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lockwood Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lockwood Elementary School
Lockwood Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Grand Island, Nebraska, enrolling 32 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Nebraska schools, with 32 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
The surrounding Northwest Public Schools spends $13,686 per pupil, 23% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Northwest Public Schools also operates Northwest High School (680 students) and Cedar Hollow School (378 students) alongside Lockwood Elementary School.
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 Lockwood Elementary School compares
Lockwood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Lockwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest Public Schools, which includes Lockwood Elementary School.
$13,686
Per student
-23%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 48.5%
Federal 8.3%
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 Lockwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Hollow School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| 1r Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Libory Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lockwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~32 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lockwood Elementary School
How many students attend Lockwood Elementary School?
Lockwood Elementary School has 32 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Island, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lockwood Elementary School is 16:1, which is 19% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lockwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lockwood Elementary School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lockwood Elementary School?
Lockwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lockwood Elementary School rank among schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Lockwood Elementary School ranks #17 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Island on the city page.
Is Lockwood Elementary School a good school?
Lockwood Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska. 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 Northwest Public Schools?
Besides Lockwood Elementary School, Northwest Public Schools also operates Northwest High School (680 students), Cedar Hollow School (378 students), and 1r Elementary (194 students). See the Northwest Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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