Lockwood Elementary

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Lockwood Elementary ranks 660 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Lockwood Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Lockwood, Missouri, with a total enrollment of 150 students. The school is part of the Lockwood R-I school district, which is ranked 315 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lockwood Elementary's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is significantly below the state averages across multiple grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 22.8% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 40.8%. Similarly, only 38.2% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 43%. Compared to the nearby schools, such as Jasper County Elementary, Lockwood Elementary's performance is also lower. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.2% to 15.6% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Lockwood Elementary has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 56-60% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years. This is higher than the nearby schools, such as Dadeville R-II School (27.1%). The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 955 out of 1,058 Missouri elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 660 out of 906 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance has not kept pace with the state's overall academic progress. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and better supporting students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds could be crucial for Lockwood Elementary's improvement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

408 Locust
Lockwood, MO 65682-9675

(417) 232-4528

District: Lockwood R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
660^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,258

Students who attend Lockwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lockwood Middle School
High:	Lockwood High

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 143

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.6%

Asian:

0.7%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lockwood Elementary ranks worse than 72.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.35. (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: White (98.6%), Asian (0.7%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lockwood Elementary is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare Lockwood Elementary employs 14.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lockwood Elementary is $10,258.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lockwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lockwood Elementary 660^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Lockwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Lockwood R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Lockwood R-I 315^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lockwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lockwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	39.98	720^th	1074	33.0%
2007	48.20	604^th	1080	44.1%
2008	42.67	706^th	1084	34.9%
2009	43.03	680^th	1053	35.4%
2010	33.53	809^th	1066	24.1%
2011	17.21	983^rd	1088	9.7%
2012	17.82	967^th	1085	10.9%
2013	17.71	991^st	1108	10.6%
2014	15.41	979^th	1089	10.1%
2015	14.11	955^th	1058	9.7%
2017	18.40	895^th	1032	13.3%
2018	25.08	831^st	1045	20.5%
2019	46.23	574^th	1052	45.4%
2022	37.94	570^th	908	37.2%
2023	39.43	575^th	898	36.0%
2024	29.35	660^th	906	27.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lockwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	33.94	660^th	887	25.6%
2019	41.75	574^th	907	36.7%

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Rank History for White students at Lockwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	15.91	834^th	898	7.1%
2019	36.71	606^th	917	33.9%
2022	27.23	523^rd	675	22.5%
2024	15.92	596^th	668	10.8%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Lockwood Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	295	295
1992	288	0	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
1993	307	0	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
1994	289	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
1995	283	0	2	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	293
1996	283	0	2	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	293
1997	276	3	1	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	288
1998	274	0	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	281
1999	257	0	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	262
2000	225	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	228
2001	237	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	238
2002	195	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	196
2003	195	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	196
2004	205	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	206
2005	224	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
2006	236	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
2007	234	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
2008	218	0	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	227
2009	243	1	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	253
2010	239	3	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	249
2011	241	5	1	5	2	0	0	0	254
2012	239	5	1	3	1	0	0	0	249
2013	202	5	2	3	1	0	2	0	215
2014	206	3	2	4	3	0	1	0	219
2015	213	2	2	4	5	0	4	0	230
2016	125	1	2	1	2	0	1	0	132
2017	123	1	1	2	1	0	0	0	128
2018	119	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	123
2019	137	1	0	1	1	0	3	0	143
2020	138	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	140
2021	153	3	1	0	0	0	2	0	159
2022	162	1	2	0	2	0	1	0	168
2023	147	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	150
2024	141	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	143

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 Lockwood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	295	18.2	16.2	n/a
1992	298	18.8	15.8	46.6
1993	319	19.4	16.4	54.5
1994	297	18.3	16.2	63.6
1995	293	20.1	14.6	66.6
1996	293	20.1	14.6	66.6
1997	288	21.1	13.6	40.3
1998	281	23.9	11.8	37
1999	262	22.1	11.9	48.1
2000	228	23.0	9.9	50.4
2001	238	21.8	10.9	51.3
2002	196	20.4	9.6	63.3
2003	196	20.4	9.6	63.3
2004	206	19.6	10.5	68
2005	230	19.3	11.9	66.5
2006	240	22.0	10.9	64.2
2007	234	20.9	11.2	69.2
2008	227	23.0	9.9	66.1
2009	253	23.2	10.9	57.7
2010	249	21.2	11.7	64.3
2011	254	19.4	13.0	62.2
2012	249	17.0	14.6	67.9
2013	215	17.5	12.2	70.7
2014	219	18.7	11.6	69.4
2015	230	19.0	12.1	65.7
2016	132	10.0	13.2	70.5
2017	128	10.3	12.3	64.1
2018	123	10.6	11.5	64.2
2019	143	10.6	13.4	61.5
2020	140	10.7	12.9	62.1
2021	159	13.5	11.7	59.7
2022	168	13.0	12.9	57.7
2023	150	14.2	10.5	56
2024	143	14.3	9.9	54.5

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 Lockwood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	295	18.2	16.2	n/a
1992	298	18.8	15.8	46.6
1993	319	19.4	16.4	54.5
1994	297	18.3	16.2	63.6
1995	293	20.1	14.6	66.6
1996	293	20.1	14.6	66.6
1997	288	21.1	13.6	40.3
1998	281	23.9	11.8	37
1999	262	22.1	11.9	48.1
2000	228	23.0	9.9	50.4
2001	238	21.8	10.9	51.3
2002	196	20.4	9.6	63.3
2003	196	20.4	9.6	63.3
2004	206	19.6	10.5	68
2005	230	19.3	11.9	66.5
2006	240	22.0	10.9	64.2
2007	234	20.9	11.2	69.2
2008	227	23.0	9.9	66.1
2009	253	23.2	10.9	57.7
2010	249	21.2	11.7	64.3
2011	254	19.4	13.0	62.2
2012	249	17.0	14.6	67.9
2013	215	17.5	12.2	70.7
2014	219	18.7	11.6	69.4
2015	230	19.0	12.1	65.7
2016	132	10.0	13.2	70.5
2017	128	10.3	12.3	64.1
2018	123	10.6	11.5	64.2
2019	143	10.6	13.4	61.5
2020	140	10.7	12.9	62.1
2021	159	13.5	11.7	59.7
2022	168	13.0	12.9	57.7
2023	150	14.2	10.5	56
2024	143	14.3	9.9	54.5

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 Lockwood Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,042 (13.1%)	$6,891 (86.9%)	$7,933
2020	$1,081 (12.0%)	$7,961 (88.0%)	$9,042
2021	$3,778 (38.6%)	$6,002 (61.4%)	$9,780
2022	$4,562 (44.5%)	$5,696 (55.5%)	$10,258

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lockwood Elementary

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 574^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 575^th of 898 Elementary schools	9.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lockwood Elementary)	57.2	38.5	18.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lockwood R-I)	57.2	38.5	18.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	39.7	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lockwood Elementary)	52.4	26.9	25.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lockwood R-I)	52.4	26.9	25.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	41.4	7.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lockwood Elementary)	45	29.7	15.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lockwood R-I)	45	29.7	15.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lockwood Elementary)	35	37	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lockwood R-I)	35	37	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	143	150	4.9%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	137	147	7.3%
Two or More Races	3	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.5%	56%	5.5%

Schools Near Lockwood Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lockwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	408 Locust	Lockwood	65682	Dade County	Lockwood R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 232-4528	143	14	9.9	54.5%	141 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.4	660^th of 906 public elementary schools	27.2%		39.4	575^th of 898 public elementary schools	36.0%	85	22.8				23.9			38.2		$10,258	$4,562	$5,696
Greenfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	409 Montgomery	Greenfield	65661	Dade County	Greenfield R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 637-5921	219	21	10.3	61.2%	206 (94.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)	11	823^rd of 906 public elementary schools	9.2%		28.3	679^th of 898 public elementary schools	24.4%	144		12.0	17.8	22.7		3.8	16.0		16.2	$10,790	$32	$10,758
Golden City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1208 Walnut St	Golden City	64748	Barton County	Golden City R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 537-4272	79	10	7.7	68.4%	65 (82.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.9%)								(n/a)										$12,828	$1,077	$11,751
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	108 S Hwy 39	Miller	65707	Lawrence County	Miller R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 452-3512	305	22	13.5	63.6%	288 (94.4%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.6%)	62.6	322^nd of 906 public elementary schools	64.5%		51.4	442^nd of 898 public elementary schools	50.8%	120		56.7		42.8	49.9	47.5		41.6	33.2	$9,736	$2,163	$7,573
Everton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	509 E School St	Everton	65646	Dade County	Everton R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 535-2221	71	11	6.4	87.3%	68 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)								(n/a)										$12,211	$1,750	$10,461
Dadeville R-II School	Public	PK, KG-5	17 Bearcat Trail	Dadeville	65635	Dade County	Dadeville R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 995-2201	100	9	11.3	30.0%	99 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$8,396	$2,729	$5,667
Avilla Elementary	Public	K-8	400 Sarcoxie St	Avilla	64833	Jasper County	Avilla R-Xiii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 246-5330	108	13	8.1	54.6%	92 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (12.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	19.5	737^th of 906 public elementary schools	18.7%					(n/a)				20.1		17.7			26.7	$9,951	$1,943	$8,008
East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1600 E 12th St	Lamar	64759	Barton County	Lamar R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 681-0613	273	21	12.7	59.0%	242 (88.6%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)								(n/a)										$9,450	$699	$8,751
Lamar Elementary	Public	3-5	202 W 7th	Lamar	64759	Barton County	Lamar R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 682-3567	240	19	12.5	52.9%	220 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	42	541^st of 906 public elementary schools	40.3%		41.1	554^th of 898 public elementary schools	38.3%	13	45.0	32.6	35.4		39.4	33.7	32.5	35.5		$9,615	$806	$8,809
Jasper County Elementary	Public	K-6	201 W Mercer St	Jasper	64755	Jasper County	Jasper County R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 394-2301	235	20	11.6	44.7%	219 (93.2%)	2 (0.9%)	9 (3.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	61.7	329^th of 906 public elementary schools	63.7%		61.7	337^th of 898 public elementary schools	62.5%	8	63.5	50.0	23.4	32.2		45.4			45.1	$9,197	$574	$8,623

Frequently Asked Questions about Lockwood Elementary

What schools do graduates of Lockwood Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lockwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lockwood Middle School
High : Lockwood High

What district is Lockwood Elementary in?

Lockwood R-I

How many students attend Lockwood Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 143 students attended Lockwood Elementary.

Is Lockwood Elementary a good school?

Lockwood Elementary ranks 660^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lockwood Elementary?

Students at Lockwood Elementary are 99% White.

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