Is Lockmar Elementary School a good school?

Lockmar Elementary School ranks 1073 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lockmar Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 601 students attended Lockmar Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lockmar Elementary School?

Students at Lockmar Elementary School are 54% White, 20% Hispanic, 17% African American, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Lockmar Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lockmar Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Central Middle School High : Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School

Lockmar Elementary School

Summary:

Lockmar Elementary School is a public elementary school in Palm Bay, Florida, serving 583 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Brevard District, which is ranked 22 out of 68 districts in the state.

While Lockmar has a higher percentage of White students (54.55%) compared to nearby schools, it faces several challenges. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.9% in 2019-2020 to 22.9% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the district and state averages. Lockmar's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in 5th and 6th grades. For example, in 2023-2024, Lockmar's 5th-grade ELA proficiency was 40%, compared to 57% for the district and 55% for the state. Additionally, Lockmar has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.8% to 62.5% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Lockmar's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 421 out of 2,064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1,073 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating decreasing from 4 stars to 3 stars. When compared to nearby schools, such as Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School, Lockmar generally underperforms in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and free/reduced lunch rates. The opening of Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar, located just 0.48 miles from Lockmar Elementary, may present both opportunities and challenges for the school.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

525 Pepper St NE
Palm Bay, FL 32907

(321) 676-3730

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
1073^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,652

Students who attend Lockmar Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Central Middle School
High:	Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 601

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.9%

Hispanic:

20.5%

African American:

17.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lockmar Elementary School ranks better than 52.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 37^th among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.03. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Lockmar Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.9%), Hispanic (20.5%), African American (17%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lockmar Elementary School is 13.1, which is the 14^th best among 66 elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)

Compare Lockmar Elementary School employs 45.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lockmar Elementary School is $11,652, which is the 20^th highest among 66 elementary schools in the Brevard School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lockmar Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lockmar Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	94.32	13^th	199	93.5%
2005	91.90	17^th	202	91.6%
2006	95.05	36^th	1688	97.9%
2007	88.48	140^th	1786	92.2%
2008	88.51	131^st	1789	92.7%
2009	91.77	64^th	1847	96.5%
2010	87.19	167^th	1919	91.3%
2011	81.13	328^th	1985	83.5%
2012	85.92	217^th	1984	89.1%
2013	73.80	478^th	2029	76.4%
2014	77.16	421^st	2064	79.6%
2016	64.01	732^nd	2087	64.9%
2017	65.49	713^th	2112	66.2%
2018	50.83	1032^nd	2118	51.3%
2019	59.37	854^th	2182	60.9%
2021	50.38	1074^th	2247	52.2%
2022	45.43	1178^th	2219	46.9%
2023	52.85	1022^nd	2240	54.4%
2024	51.03	1073^rd	2256	52.4%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, October 30, 2011

My daughter is in kindergarten at Lockmar Elementary School in Palm Bay, FL, and she was in a private preschool from the time she was almost 3 so she participated in the Florida VPK program. I have thus far been happily impressed that this school has lived up to its reputation. She is already doing simple reading two months in and is very much enjoying school, whereas the preschool she was in before did not inspire nearly such a drive to excel. All the teachers I have spoken with and dealt with have inspired my trust and confidence, and are very pleasant and yet you can tell they take their jobs seriously. So far, a five star experience. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lockmar Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	813	101	23	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	960
1989	918	127	30	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	1106
1990	721	72	15	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	819
1991	777	82	16	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	892
1992	816	82	19	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	932
1993	882	83	19	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	999
1994	897	70	25	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	1013
1995	877	67	23	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	994
1996	877	67	23	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	994
1997	883	69	21	27	2	n/a	n/a	0	1002
1998	851	76	22	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	983
1999	861	81	21	55	4	n/a	n/a	0	1022
2000	782	91	13	60	2	n/a	n/a	0	948
2001	792	82	8	62	1	n/a	n/a	0	945
2002	696	96	13	59	1	n/a	n/a	0	865
2003	696	96	13	59	1	n/a	n/a	0	865
2004	728	103	14	59	1	n/a	n/a	0	905
2005	685	102	15	64	0	n/a	n/a	0	866
2006	586	103	16	49	4	n/a	n/a	0	758
2007	522	86	18	65	4	n/a	n/a	47	742
2008	494	82	17	77	6	n/a	n/a	36	712
2009	511	78	14	97	5	n/a	n/a	41	746
2010	515	86	14	110	7	n/a	n/a	55	787
2011	440	67	16	134	1	0	37	0	695
2012	454	81	14	131	2	0	52	0	734
2013	451	103	10	149	2	0	66	0	781
2014	445	99	15	146	3	0	62	0	770
2015	473	95	16	144	2	0	56	0	786
2016	421	87	16	140	1	1	55	0	721
2017	424	87	18	134	1	1	64	0	729
2018	423	79	15	156	3	1	64	0	741
2019	398	72	12	152	3	0	62	0	699
2020	387	76	11	160	2	0	54	0	690
2021	343	69	8	158	2	0	52	0	632
2022	351	78	8	138	2	0	55	0	632
2023	318	82	6	122	1	1	53	0	583
2024	324	102	6	123	1	1	44	0	601

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lockmar Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	960	51.0	18.8	18.4
1989	1106	62.0	17.8	20.2
1990	819	45.0	18.2	11
1991	892	57.0	15.6	13.9
1992	932	59.0	15.7	9.9
1993	999	58.0	17.2	10.7
1994	1013	62.0	16.3	11.9
1995	994	65.0	15.3	8.4
1996	994	65.0	15.3	8.4
1997	1002	59.0	17.0	8.3
1998	983	59.0	16.7	8.9
1999	1022	61.0	16.8	16.8
2000	948	57.0	16.6	20.8
2001	945	60.0	15.8	25.3
2002	865	57.0	15.2	23.5
2003	865	57.0	15.2	23.5
2004	905	63.0	14.4	21.1
2005	866	60.0	14.4	27.7
2006	758	53.0	14.3	23.6
2007	742	50.0	14.8	27.1
2008	712	52.5	13.6	31.1
2009	746	58.6	13.8	34.8
2010	787	57.0	13.8	39.6
2011	695	54.0	12.8	40.1
2012	734	55.8	13.1	43.9
2013	781	59.0	13.2	43.3
2014	770	56.0	13.7	51.2
2015	786	57.0	13.7	51.5
2016	721	53.0	13.6	54.9
2017	729	54.0	13.5	53.9
2018	741	56.0	13.2	53.8
2019	699	49.6	14.0	56.9
2020	690	48.4	14.2	57.7
2021	632	45.6	13.8	59.8
2022	632	45.2	13.9	62.5
2023	583	45.8	12.7	57.8
2024	601	45.6	13.1	57.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lockmar Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	960	51.0	18.8	18.4
1989	1106	62.0	17.8	20.2
1990	819	45.0	18.2	11
1991	892	57.0	15.6	13.9
1992	932	59.0	15.7	9.9
1993	999	58.0	17.2	10.7
1994	1013	62.0	16.3	11.9
1995	994	65.0	15.3	8.4
1996	994	65.0	15.3	8.4
1997	1002	59.0	17.0	8.3
1998	983	59.0	16.7	8.9
1999	1022	61.0	16.8	16.8
2000	948	57.0	16.6	20.8
2001	945	60.0	15.8	25.3
2002	865	57.0	15.2	23.5
2003	865	57.0	15.2	23.5
2004	905	63.0	14.4	21.1
2005	866	60.0	14.4	27.7
2006	758	53.0	14.3	23.6
2007	742	50.0	14.8	27.1
2008	712	52.5	13.6	31.1
2009	746	58.6	13.8	34.8
2010	787	57.0	13.8	39.6
2011	695	54.0	12.8	40.1
2012	734	55.8	13.1	43.9
2013	781	59.0	13.2	43.3
2014	770	56.0	13.7	51.2
2015	786	57.0	13.7	51.5
2016	721	53.0	13.6	54.9
2017	729	54.0	13.5	53.9
2018	741	56.0	13.2	53.8
2019	699	49.6	14.0	56.9
2020	690	48.4	14.2	57.7
2021	632	45.6	13.8	59.8
2022	632	45.2	13.9	62.5
2023	583	45.8	12.7	57.8
2024	601	45.6	13.1	57.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lockmar Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$690 (8.2%)	$7,746 (91.8%)	$8,436
2019	$1,164 (13.2%)	$7,666 (86.8%)	$8,830
2020	$807 (8.8%)	$8,339 (91.2%)	$9,146
2021	$1,043 (11.1%)	$8,381 (88.9%)	$9,424
2022	$1,471 (14.0%)	$9,016 (86.0%)	$10,486
2023	$2,110 (18.1%)	$9,542 (81.9%)	$11,652

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lockmar Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 854^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1022^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	6.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lockmar Elementary School)	65	56	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	64	58	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lockmar Elementary School)	55	44	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	61	59	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lockmar Elementary School)	71	55	16%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	61	60	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lockmar Elementary School)	60	49	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	64	60	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lockmar Elementary School)	68	58	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	60	61	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lockmar Elementary School)	52	42	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	60	56	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lockmar Elementary School)	57	48	9%
5th Grade Science (Brevard)	56	57	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lockmar Elementary School)	58	57	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	60	64	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lockmar Elementary School)	61	49	12%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	67	66	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	699	583	16.6%
African American	72	82	13.9%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	12	6	50%
Hispanic	152	122	19.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	398	318	20.1%
Two or More Races	62	53	14.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.9%	57.8%	0.9%

Schools Near Lockmar Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lockmar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	525 Pepper St NE	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 676-3730	601	46	13.1	57.9%	324 (53.9%)	102 (17.0%)	123 (20.5%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (7.3%)	51	1073^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	52.4%		52.9	1022^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	54.4%	51	54.0	57.0	40.0	72.0			52.0	72.0	36.0	70.0			52.0				$11,652	$2,110	$9,542
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At Lockmar	Public, Charter	K-8	720 Emerson Drive NE	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(321) 329-5533	692	47	14.7	26.0%	407 (58.8%)	73 (10.5%)	136 (19.7%)	21 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (7.5%)	65.4	741^st of 2256 public elementary schools	67.2%					(n/a)	76.0	56.0	59.0	70.0	54.0	33.0	80.0	71.0	49.0	54.0	79.0	47.0	36.0	35.0	90.0	84.0	$9,704	$1,047	$8,657
Riviera Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	351 Riviera Dr NE	Palm Bay	32905	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 676-4237	646	44	14.8	65.2%	226 (35.0%)	139 (21.5%)	193 (29.9%)	17 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	67 (10.4%)	46.3	1195^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.0%		50.6	1081^st of 2240 public elementary schools	51.7%	114	57.0	43.0	48.0	66.0			65.0	46.0	50.0	54.0			47.0				$11,041	$2,359	$8,681
Imagine Schools At West Melbourne	Public, Charter	K-6	3355 Imagine Way	West Melbourne	32904	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 768-6200	617	25	24.5	54.3%	289 (46.8%)	133 (21.6%)	112 (18.2%)	22 (3.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	57 (9.2%)	51.5	1054^th of 2256 public elementary schools	53.3%		49.9	1099^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.9%	45	53.0	59.0	48.0	84.0			52.0	66.0	34.0	70.0			42.0				$8,434	$1,648	$6,787
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	155 Del Mundo St NW	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 768-0465	647	44	14.7	68.9%	289 (44.7%)	125 (19.3%)	164 (25.3%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.3%)	49.5	1104^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.1%		54.1	989^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.8%	115	53.0	49.0	55.0	64.0			59.0	55.0	61.0	30.0			53.0				$10,951	$2,349	$8,602
Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School	Public	3-6	2700 Wingate Blvd	West Melbourne	32904	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 722-5539	797	50	15.9	44.5%	461 (57.8%)	107 (13.4%)	119 (14.9%)	41 (5.1%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	64 (8.0%)	65.7	734^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.5%		56.1	942^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	57.9%	208	65.0	55.0	57.0	70.0			72.0	60.0	58.0	67.0			57.0				$9,569	$1,568	$8,001
Meadowlane Primary Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	2800 Wingate Blvd	West Melbourne	32904	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 723-6354	655	52	12.5	48.7%	375 (57.3%)	80 (12.2%)	108 (16.5%)	31 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	58 (8.9%)								(n/a)																	$11,752	$1,902	$9,849
John F. Turner Senior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3175 Jupiter Blvd SE	Palm Bay	32909	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 676-5700	577	40	14.4	69.2%	226 (39.2%)	163 (28.2%)	124 (21.5%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (10.1%)	19.3	1926^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.6%		27.1	1676^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.2%	250	34.0	42.0	37.0	45.0			25.0	37.0	28.0	31.0			46.0				$12,609	$2,725	$9,884
Port Malabar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	301 Pioneer Ave NE	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 725-0070	605	46	13.2	68.8%	293 (48.4%)	120 (19.8%)	124 (20.5%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	59 (9.8%)	49	1115^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.6%		53.8	995^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.6%	120	55.0	47.0	44.0	66.0			56.0	61.0	42.0	73.0			52.0				$11,100	$2,777	$8,324
Palm Bay Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2112 Palm Bay Rd NE	Palm Bay	32905	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 984-2710	389	20	19.6	100.0%	104 (26.7%)	176 (45.2%)	86 (22.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.1%)	14.6	2045^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.4%		21.1	1869^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.6%	176	39.0	45.0	45.0	32.0	30.0	33.0	33.0	25.0	20.0	29.0	38.0	32.0	20.0	26.0	53.0	51.0	$8,981	$1,222	$7,759

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