Lockett Elementary

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:
194th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,181 Help


Students who attend Lockett Elementary usually attend:

High:    Branchville High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  231

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.7%
African American:
27.3%
Hispanic:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.59. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Lockett Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Orangeburg School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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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 194th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Lockett Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Orangeburg:

SchoolDigger ranks Orangeburg 65th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.89 244th 625 61.0%
2023 78.50 127th 644 80.3%
2024 68.59 194th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.45 243rd 600 59.5%
2023 78.51 101st 608 83.4%
2024 74.25 126th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.56 297th 573 48.2%
2023 80.05 100th 580 82.8%
2024 64.40 194th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 46.29 267th 455 41.3%
2023 66.81 150th 463 67.6%
2024 47.44 250th 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.

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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 Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 185 83 1 2 2 0 4 0 277
2021 142 72 0 5 1 0 6 0 226
2022 151 68 2 4 1 0 7 0 233
2023 154 63 2 7 1 0 4 0 231

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lockett Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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


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Students who attend Lockett Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Branchville High

Students at Lockett Elementary are 67% White, 27% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 231 students attended Lockett Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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