Lockett Elementary

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Lockett Elementary ranks 194 th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lockett Elementary is a public elementary school in Branchville, South Carolina, serving 231 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Orangeburg School District, which is ranked 65 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lockett Elementary consistently outperforms the Orangeburg district and the state average in standardized test scores across grades 3-5 in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, Lockett Elementary's proficiency rates in ELA were 43.2% for 3rd grade, 61% for 4th grade, and 52.5% for 5th grade, compared to the Orangeburg district's 29.4%, 36.6%, and 36%, respectively. In Mathematics, Lockett Elementary's proficiency rates were 72.7% for 3rd grade, 78.1% for 4th grade, and 65% for 5th grade, compared to the Orangeburg district's 28.8%, 32.5%, and 29.5%, respectively. The school's 4th-grade Science proficiency rate of 68.4% in 2022-2023 was significantly higher than the Orangeburg district's 22.2% and the state's 46.6%.

Lockett Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (66.67%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have a majority African American student population. Despite this, the school's academic performance is significantly higher than the district and state averages, suggesting effective strategies in supporting students from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, Lockett Elementary has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Yet, the school's academic results surpass the district and state, highlighting its ability to provide a high-quality education and address the unique needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1349 Dorange Road
Branchville, SC 29432

(803) 274-8588

District: Orangeburg

SchoolDigger Rank:
194^th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,181

Students who attend Lockett Elementary usually attend:

High:

Branchville High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 236

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.6%

African American:

31.4%

American Indian:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lockett Elementary ranks better than 69.6% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Orangeburg School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.59. (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 (63.6%), African American (31.4%), American Indian (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Orangeburg School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lockett Elementary is 15.5. 8 elementary schools in the Orangeburg School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lockett Elementary employs 15.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lockett Elementary is $14,181. 9 elementary schools in the Orangeburg School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lockett Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lockett Elementary 194^th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Lockett Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

White students:

Orangeburg:

SchoolDigger ranks Orangeburg 65^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lockett Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lockett Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2022	59.89	244^th	625	61.0%
2023	78.50	127^th	644	80.3%
2024	68.59	194^th	638	69.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lockett Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2022	58.45	243^rd	600	59.5%
2023	78.51	101^st	608	83.4%
2024	74.25	126^th	599	79.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Lockett Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2022	47.56	297^th	573	48.2%
2023	80.05	100^th	580	82.8%
2024	64.40	194^th	565	65.7%

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Rank History for White students at Lockett Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2022	46.29	267^th	455	41.3%
2023	66.81	150^th	463	67.6%
2024	47.44	250^th	441	43.3%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of 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: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lockett Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	185	83	1	2	2	4	277
2021	142	72	0	5	1	6	226
2022	151	68	2	4	1	7	233
2023	154	63	2	7	1	4	231
2024	150	74	2	3	4	3	236

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 Lockett Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	277	18.0	15.3	100
2021	226	16.8	13.4	100
2022	233	16.7	13.9	100
2023	231	15.7	14.7	100
2024	236	15.2	15.5	100

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 Lockett Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	277	18.0	15.3	100
2021	226	16.8	13.4	100
2022	233	16.7	13.9	100
2023	231	15.7	14.7	100
2024	236	15.2	15.5	100

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 Lockett Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$377 (4.0%)	$111 (1.2%)	$488 (5.2%)	$7,698 (81.6%)	$1,244 (13.2%)	$8,942 (94.8%)	$9,430
2021	$198 (1.4%)	$370 (2.7%)	$568 (4.1%)	$11,830 (86.4%)	$1,294 (9.5%)	$13,124 (95.9%)	$13,691
2022	$1,232 (7.8%)	$880 (5.6%)	$2,112 (13.4%)	$12,273 (77.9%)	$1,363 (8.7%)	$13,637 (86.6%)	$15,748
2023	$1,766 (12.5%)	$266 (1.9%)	$2,032 (14.3%)	$10,820 (76.3%)	$1,329 (9.4%)	$12,149 (85.7%)	$14,181

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Schools Near Lockett Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)						SC READY Mathematics (2024)						EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (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	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Lockett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1349 Dorange Road	Branchville	29432	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 274-8588	236	15	15.5	100.0%	150 (63.6%)	74 (31.4%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	68.6	194^th of 638 public elementary schools	69.6%		78.5	127^th of 644 public elementary schools	80.3%	67	43.2	61.0	52.5				72.7	78.1	65.0					$14,181	$1,766	$266	$2,032	$10,820	$1,329	$12,149
Bethune-Bowman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4857 Charleston Highway	Rowesville	29133	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 533-6371	271	20	13.4	100.0%	8 (3.0%)	224 (82.7%)	33 (12.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	11.2	585^th of 638 public elementary schools	8.3%		11.5	593^rd of 644 public elementary schools	7.9%	8	29.0	32.7	30.8				18.4	16.3	33.4					$12,119	$1,194	$445	$1,639	$9,201	$1,278	$10,479
William Memorial Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	290 South Metts Street	Saint George	29477	Dorchester County	Dorchester 04	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 563-3231	597	46	12.9	100.0%	257 (43.0%)	252 (42.2%)	32 (5.4%)	9 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (7.2%)	50.3	313^th of 638 public elementary schools	50.9%		49.4	321^st of 644 public elementary schools	50.2%	8	45.2	45.7	55.6				54.9	52.1	51.9					$19,206	$1,311	$3,948	$5,259	$12,134	$1,813	$13,947
Edisto Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	3239 Cordova Road	Cordova	29039	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 536-4782	683	42	16.1	100.0%	234 (34.3%)	355 (52.0%)	49 (7.2%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.6%)								(n/a)														$14,791	$1,973	$749	$2,722	$11,009	$1,060	$12,069
Richard Carroll Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1980 Main Highway	Bamberg	29003	Bamberg County	Bamberg 03	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 245-3043	647	46	14.0	100.0%	283 (43.7%)	300 (46.4%)	17 (2.6%)	5 (0.8%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.7%)	30.9	438^th of 638 public elementary schools	31.3%		29.9	447^th of 644 public elementary schools	30.6%	9	40.3	42.3	40.5	46.7			44.2	33.0	33.3	34.4
Mellichamp Elementary	Public	3-5	350 Murray Road	Orangeburg	29115	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 534-8044	160	16	10.0	100.0%	6 (3.8%)	143 (89.4%)	6 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	5.4	630^th of 638 public elementary schools	1.3%		2.6	643^rd of 644 public elementary schools	0.2%	13	16.6	18.8	28.9				14.3	17.2	21.2					$15,875	$2,006	$995	$3,001	$11,511	$1,363	$12,874
Whittaker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	790 Whittaker Parkway	Orangeburg	29115	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 534-6559	369	22	16.8	100.0%	13 (3.5%)	333 (90.2%)	14 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	25.7	478^th of 638 public elementary schools	25.1%		24.7	492^nd of 644 public elementary schools	23.6%	14	28.3	46.3	36.2				31.7	51.8	33.3					$12,157	$1,389	$937	$2,327	$8,656	$1,175	$9,831
Felton Laboratory Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	115 Lance Street	Orangeburg	29117	Orangeburg County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(803) 536-7034	296	15	19.2	100.0%	2 (0.7%)	263 (88.9%)	9 (3.0%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)	33.2	427^th of 638 public elementary schools	33.1%		47	335^th of 644 public elementary schools	48.0%	92	42.5	67.9	40.0	48.1	35.0	36.1	30.0	50.0	30.0	14.8	17.5	13.9	71.4	$15,497	$2,582	$1,992	$4,574	$8,201	$2,722	$10,923
Edisto Elementary	Public	3-5	136 Woodolive Lane	Orangeburg	29515	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 531-7646	424	27	15.7	100.0%	163 (38.4%)	197 (46.5%)	31 (7.3%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.1%)	20.5	517^th of 638 public elementary schools	19.0%		20.4	530^th of 644 public elementary schools	17.7%	13	32.7	45.5	41.6				26.4	33.8	28.9					$10,502	$937	$677	$1,614	$7,875	$1,014	$8,889
Brookdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	394 Brookdale Drive	Orangeburg	29115	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 534-5982	245	17	14.0	100.0%	6 (2.4%)	215 (87.8%)	14 (5.7%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	34.3	418^th of 638 public elementary schools	34.5%		36.1	413^th of 644 public elementary schools	35.9%	5	32.3	44.1	52.1				29.4	32.4	52.2					$16,605	$2,008	$923	$2,931	$12,457	$1,217	$13,674

Frequently Asked Questions about Lockett Elementary

What district is Lockett Elementary in?

Orangeburg

What schools do graduates of Lockett Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lockett Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Branchville High

How many students attend Lockett Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 236 students attended Lockett Elementary.

Is Lockett Elementary a good school?

Lockett Elementary ranks 194^th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lockett Elementary?

Students at Lockett Elementary are 64% White, 31% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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