Lockhart Elementary Magnet School

Summary:

Lockhart Elementary Magnet School is a public elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 395 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Lockhart stands out from nearby schools like Washington Elementary, Broward Elementary, and Lomax Magnet Elementary in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (86.58%) compared to the 53.60% to 87.20% range at nearby schools. Lockhart also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28.0% to 34.8% in recent years, much higher than the 18.9% to 58.3% seen at other local schools. Academically, Lockhart's test scores consistently lag behind the Hillsborough district and Florida state averages, with only 24% of 5th graders proficient in science compared to 47% for Hillsborough and 53% for the state.

These challenges are compounded by Lockhart's extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 88.61% to 95.22% in recent years, indicating significant economic disadvantage. While the school has a relatively high per-student spending of $15,622, compared to $9,983 to $19,168 at nearby schools, the data suggests that addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, racial disparities, and low academic performance will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach focused on the unique needs of Lockhart's student population and the surrounding community.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

3719 N 17th St
Tampa, FL 33610

(813) 276-5727

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
2119^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,622

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 395

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.6%

Hispanic:

6.6%

White:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lockhart Elementary Magnet School ranks worse than 93.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 154^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.44. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (86.6%), Hispanic (6.6%), White (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School is 13.3, which is the 20^th best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Lockhart Elementary Magnet School employs 29.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School is $15,622, which is the 9^th highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lockhart Elementary Magnet School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	19.83	1410^th	1688	16.5%
2007	23.53	1445^th	1786	19.1%
2008	23.99	1436^th	1789	19.7%
2009	24.12	1502^nd	1847	18.7%
2010	24.51	1544^th	1919	19.5%
2011	19.10	1708^th	1985	14.0%
2012	16.64	1734^th	1984	12.6%
2013	18.05	1771^st	2029	12.7%
2014	13.74	1890^th	2064	8.4%
2016	15.39	1857^th	2087	11.0%
2017	23.22	1691^st	2112	19.9%
2018	18.25	1827^th	2118	13.7%
2019	7.32	2102^nd	2182	3.7%
2021	17.99	1895^th	2247	15.7%
2022	15.31	1991^st	2219	10.3%
2023	11.79	2107^th	2240	5.9%
2024	11.44	2119^th	2256	6.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, November 3, 2017

Horrible teacher's and administration . Even the custodian are nasty .They speak to the kids Any kinda way yelling and screaming . . The African American lady in the front office with a puff hairstyle she speaks very unprofessional to the kids . So consider other schools. Parents talk to your children they also put hands on them . So ask questions if you consider this magnet school Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lockhart Elementary Magnet School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	112	250	1	88	2	n/a	n/a	0	453
2005	69	233	2	105	1	n/a	n/a	0	410
2006	73	252	2	133	1	n/a	n/a	0	461
2007	78	205	3	151	1	n/a	n/a	34	472
2008	58	219	8	169	1	n/a	n/a	28	483
2009	48	253	4	156	1	n/a	n/a	26	488
2010	61	271	6	145	1	n/a	n/a	12	496
2011	40	255	4	160	0	2	16	0	477
2012	28	229	0	121	0	0	11	0	389
2013	23	254	0	92	0	0	11	0	380
2014	19	296	0	77	0	1	11	0	404
2015	21	257	0	69	0	1	6	0	354
2016	27	286	1	65	0	1	9	0	389
2017	27	295	1	57	0	1	11	0	392
2018	17	336	1	49	1	3	8	0	415
2019	18	365	2	45	0	1	7	0	438
2020	27	339	2	34	0	0	9	0	411
2021	19	284	1	26	0	0	5	0	335
2022	21	323	1	28	0	0	6	0	379
2023	18	342	0	26	0	0	9	0	395

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	453	26.0	17.4	81.2
2005	410	30.0	13.7	90
2006	461	33.0	14.0	82.9
2007	472	31.0	15.2	88.4
2008	483	39.5	12.2	82.6
2009	488	39.0	13.2	90.7
2010	496	38.0	13.0	89.3
2011	477	41.8	11.4	92.7
2012	389	35.9	10.8	92.8
2013	380	39.0	9.7	92.9
2014	404	43.0	9.3	94.1
2015	354	42.0	8.4	94.6
2016	389	45.0	8.6	99.2
2017	392	44.0	8.9	91.1
2018	415	39.0	10.6	93.3
2019	438	29.5	14.8	93.6
2020	411	31.5	13.0	94.6
2021	335	29.0	11.5	95.2
2022	379	28.0	13.5	92.9
2023	395	29.5	13.3	88.6

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 Lockhart Elementary Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	453	26.0	17.4	81.2
2005	410	30.0	13.7	90
2006	461	33.0	14.0	82.9
2007	472	31.0	15.2	88.4
2008	483	39.5	12.2	82.6
2009	488	39.0	13.2	90.7
2010	496	38.0	13.0	89.3
2011	477	41.8	11.4	92.7
2012	389	35.9	10.8	92.8
2013	380	39.0	9.7	92.9
2014	404	43.0	9.3	94.1
2015	354	42.0	8.4	94.6
2016	389	45.0	8.6	99.2
2017	392	44.0	8.9	91.1
2018	415	39.0	10.6	93.3
2019	438	29.5	14.8	93.6
2020	411	31.5	13.0	94.6
2021	335	29.0	11.5	95.2
2022	379	28.0	13.5	92.9
2023	395	29.5	13.3	88.6

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 Lockhart Elementary Magnet School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$2,156 (17.4%)	$10,257 (82.6%)	$12,413
2019	$1,598 (14.5%)	$9,413 (85.5%)	$11,011
2020	$2,268 (16.8%)	$11,260 (83.2%)	$13,528
2021	$3,107 (20.9%)	$11,769 (79.1%)	$14,876
2022	$3,404 (23.9%)	$10,823 (76.1%)	$14,227
2023	$4,340 (27.8%)	$11,282 (72.2%)	$15,622

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lockhart Elementary Magnet 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 2102^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2107^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lockhart Elementary Magnet School)	23	24	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lockhart Elementary Magnet School)	25	38	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lockhart Elementary Magnet School)	24	30	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lockhart Elementary Magnet School)	33	40	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lockhart Elementary Magnet School)	38	43	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lockhart Elementary Magnet School)	31	28	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lockhart Elementary Magnet School)	26	19	7%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	438	395	9.8%
African American	365	342	6.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	45	26	42.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	18	18
Two or More Races	7	9	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.6%	88.6%	5%

Schools Near Lockhart Elementary Magnet School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lockhart Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3719 N 17th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5727	395	30	13.3	88.6%	18 (4.6%)	342 (86.6%)	26 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	11.4	2119^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.1%		11.8	2107^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.9%	12	22.0	30.0	43.0	28.0	29.0	37.0	24.0	$15,622	$4,340	$11,282
Lomax Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4207 N 26th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5569	285	21	13.5	80.7%	7 (2.5%)	237 (83.2%)	26 (9.1%)	12 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	28.5	1661^st of 2256 public elementary schools	26.4%		18.9	1938^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.5%	277	51.0	46.0	39.0	53.0	57.0	27.0	20.0	$13,477	$3,199	$10,277
Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1607 E Curtis St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5579	315	26	12.1	87.6%	20 (6.3%)	222 (70.5%)	64 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	4.3	2228^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.2%		9.8	2136^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.6%	92	16.0	15.0	30.0	32.0	21.0	23.0	10.0	$17,374	$5,088	$12,286
Potter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3224 E Cayuga St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5564	472	29	16.2	89.0%	16 (3.4%)	364 (77.1%)	80 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.1%)	7	2202^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	2.4%		3.8	2213^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.2%	11	23.0	31.0	23.0	28.0	31.0	28.0	15.0	$13,196	$3,994	$9,201
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet	Public, Magnet	K-5	305 E. Columbus Drive	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5405	292	22	13.2	76.7%	16 (5.5%)	214 (73.3%)	39 (13.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.2%)	31.4	1583^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	29.8%		44.8	1212^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.9%	371	45.0	47.0	37.0	43.0	60.0	44.0	31.0	$14,376	$3,794	$10,581
Walton Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	4817 N Florida Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 231-9272	164	11	14.9	97.0%	1 (0.6%)	143 (87.2%)	11 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.5%)	24.2	1787^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.8%		30.9	1588^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.1%	199	52.0	48.0	46.0	43.0	14.0	15.0	0.0	$9,983	$1,352	$8,632
Shore Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1908 E 2nd Ave	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5712	375	29	13.1	71.7%	43 (11.5%)	201 (53.6%)	95 (25.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.6%)	42.4	1282^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	43.2%		33	1524^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.0%	242	54.0	44.0	55.0	63.0	42.0	51.0	41.0	$12,254	$3,305	$8,948
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1407 Estelle St	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 233-3720	317	29	10.9	77.6%	15 (4.7%)	192 (60.6%)	96 (30.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	10 (3.2%)	15.1	2032^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	9.9%		26.6	1693^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	24.4%	339	30.0	24.0	26.0	34.0	56.0	39.0	18.0	$16,456	$4,302	$12,154
Broward Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 W Osborne Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5592	227	23	9.8	89.0%	17 (7.5%)	139 (61.2%)	67 (29.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	9.8	2157^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.4%		12.7	2089^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.7%	68	18.0	24.0	26.0	26.0	42.0	39.0	26.0	$19,168	$5,108	$14,060
Graham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2915 N Massachusetts Ave	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5408	217	16	13.5	92.2%	14 (6.5%)	151 (69.6%)	33 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.8%)	26.2	1733^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	23.2%		14.9	2030^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.4%	297	22.0	45.0	41.0	44.0	61.0	38.0	34.0	$14,951	$4,197	$10,755

Frequently Asked Questions about Lockhart Elementary Magnet School

Is Lockhart Elementary Magnet School a good school?

Lockhart Elementary Magnet School ranks in the bottom 6.1% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Lockhart Elementary Magnet School?

Students at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School are 87% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Lockhart Elementary Magnet School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Lockhart Elementary Magnet School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 395 students attended Lockhart Elementary Magnet School.

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