Enrollment
359
Elementary
DISTRICT 512 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 361863001687
LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
199 PITTSBURG AVE, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758 · (516) 308-5401 · Nassau County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL359 STUDENTS
B+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 70% of New York public elementary schools
- A-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded New York public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.3:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
8%
27 students
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 70 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 43 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 55 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 61 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 64 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 65 | 18% |
| Ungraded | 1 | 0% |
This year's kindergarten class (70) is 8% larger than its 5th grade class (65).
Student demographics
31%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL→BERNER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
NYS Assessments 2024-25 . % Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4)English Language Arts
73.0%
NY avg 58.3% . +12.0pp since 2023
Math
74.0%
NY avg 57.4% . +10.0pp since 2023
What this means: On the NYS Assessments, New York's statewide test, about 73 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 74 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all New York schools, those numbers are about 58 and 57. Reading and writing scores are up about 12 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 10 points.
NYS Assessments results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 73.0% | 74.0% |
| 2023-24 | 61.0% | 64.0% |
% Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4), all students and all tested grades.
Source: NYS Assessments. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
68.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
72.2%
based on NY schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-3.4pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 69% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 72% typical for New York schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among New York's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's state test result (68.8% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL this school | 359 | 7.5% | 68.8% |
| FIFTH AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EAST NORTHPORT | 377 | 7.2% | 63.4% |
| BABYLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BABYLON | 337 | 5.0% | N/A |
| FORT SALONGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NORTHPORT | 381 | 8.7% | 72.5% |
| CHERRY AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEST SAYVILLE | 374 | 9.1% | 66.5% |
| WILSON SCHOOL ROCKVILLE CENTRE | 387 | 5.9% | 73.4% |
Matched among New York elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Nassau County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 68.8% | #437 of 2,335 | #77 of 172 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 74.0% | #566 of 2,342 ▲ 203 | #92 of 172 ▲ 26 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 73.0% | #439 of 2,343 ▲ 55 | #64 of 172 ▲ 9 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 359 | #1,614 of 2,585 | #135 of 193 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.9:1 | #1,226 of 2,338 | #106 of 184 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 31.0% | #1,860 of 2,388 | #175 of 184 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 7.5% | #2,466 of 2,534 | #167 of 193 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.6% | #1,182 of 1,757 | #59 of 116 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
359
-6 (-2%) vs 2020
-36% since 1990-91, when it was 564
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
was 11.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 359 | 30.2 | 11.9:1 | 8% (27) |
| 2023-24 | 356 | 32.1 | 11.1:1 | 9% (32) |
| 2022-23 | 366 | 30.6 | 11.9:1 | 8% (31) |
| 2020-21 | 365 | 33 | 11.1:1 | 9% (34) |
| 2017-18 | 397 | 27.4 | 14.5:1 | 10% (41) |
| 2015-16 | 475 | 35 | 13.6:1 | 8% (37) |
| 2010-11 | 516 | 46 | 11.2:1 | 6% (30) |
| 2000-01 | 588 | 37 | 15.9:1 | 3% (16) |
| 1990-91 | 564 | 32 | 17.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school with a street address in MASSAPEQUA, New York. It covers kindergarten through 5, with a total enrollment of 359 students.
The 9 schools of MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, including LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, enroll 6,461 students.
The large majority of students at LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 82%, are White. Next come 14% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. The county population is about 57% White. LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a diversity index of 31%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The count of teachers at LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 30.2 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 11.9:1. Among elementary schools in New York, the typical ratio is 12.8:1. The school counts 27 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 8%. On average, public schools in Nassau County report 31%.
The allk12 Grade for LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is B+. Compared with New York public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 70% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
On the allk12 BeatsExpectations measure, LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 3.4 points below the average proficiency rate on state tests predicted for its free or reduced-price lunch share: 68.8% actual, 72.2% predicted. That is outside both the top and bottom 10% in New York.
Nassau County has about 1,389,591 residents, and median household income is about $146,202, about 50% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 4% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 315 public schools in Nassau County, with a combined enrollment of about 200,775.
The next-closest public school is MHS AMES CAMPUS, less than a tenth of a mile away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. In a group of 9 nearby schools with scores, LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks 5th on average proficiency.
NCES describes the area around LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL as Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
The school's size has been steady, with 365 students in 2020-21 and 359 in 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL covering things like enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Nassau County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,389,591
Census ACS
Median income
$146,202
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
50%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
315
200,775 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- BERNER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,487 students
- MASSAPEQUA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,407 students
- BIRCH LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 696 students
- EAST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 523 students
- FAIRFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 513 students
- UNQUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 496 students
Other schools in MASSAPEQUA
- BERNER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,487 students
- MASSAPEQUA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,407 students
- PLAINEDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 856 students
- CHARLES E SCHWARTING SCHOOLElementary · 524 students
- FAIRFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 513 students
- UNQUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 496 students
Other Lockhart Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 5 states are named Lockhart Elementary. LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the 4th largest of the 5.
- Lockhart Elementary SchoolSaint Thomas, VI · 904 students
- Lockhart ElementaryKnightdale, NC · 463 students
- LOCKHART ELEMENTARYORLANDO, FL · 452 students
- Lockhart Elementary SchoolHOUSTON, TX · 306 students
Nearby schools
- MHS AMES CAMPUS0.1 mi · 495
- CHARLES E SCHWARTING SCHOOL0.7 mi · 524
- MCKENNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.9 mi · 485
- SEAFORD MANOR SCHOOL1.1 mi · 468
- PLAINEDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL1.1 mi · 856
- FAIRFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.2 mi · 513
Frequently asked questions
About LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHow many students attend LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 359 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades KG-05.
How many students per teacher at LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 11.9:1 students per teacher at LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
How diverse is LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports a student body of 82% White, 14% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is overseen by MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT in Nassau County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.