- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakland, CA
Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062805012058
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools.
- #59 of 67
- elementary schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.1:1
- large classes for California
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary ranks #59 of 67 elementary schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
NCES ID 062805012058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 062805012058 · Oakland, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 27.1:1 · 93.5% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakland Technical High (1,812 students)
Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakland Techni
Oakland Technical High
1,812 students
- Oakland High
Oakland High
1,579 students
- Skyline High
Skyline High
1,250 students
- Fremont High
Fremont High
1,166 students
- Coliseum Colle
Coliseum College Prep Academy
861 students
- This school 678
Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary
678 students
What this shows Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary compares
Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 93.5% | ▲ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 25% | - | - |
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.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the California average of 55.5%
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
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
58.8%
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
$22,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.5%
African American 17.7%
White 8.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Oakland Unified reports $22,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coliseum College Prep Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Oakland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Yu Ming Charter
Standard public school
959 students 24:1 students per teacher
Melrose Leadership Academy
Standard public school
722 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
American Indian Public Charter School Ii
Standard public school
617 students 36.3:1 students per teacher
Greenleaf
Standard public school
613 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Chabot Elementary
Standard public school
576 students 24:1 students per teacher
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 (~678 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary
How many students attend Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary?
Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary has 678 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lockwood Steam Academy 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 Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary?
93.5% of students at Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary?
Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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).
How does Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary ranks #59 of 67 elementary schools in Oakland, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oakland on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakland Unified?
Besides Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary, Oakland Unified also operates Oakland Technical High (1,812 students), Oakland High (1,579 students), and Skyline High (1,250 students). See the Oakland Unified district page for the complete list.