Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lockhart Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lockhart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lockhart Elementary School's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Lockhart Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lockhart Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2124 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)33%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
38%
22%
Black
38%
24%
White
18%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wake County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lockhart Elementary School's ranking?
Lockhart Elementary School is ranked #2124 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Lockhart Elementary School often compared to?
Lockhart Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forestville Road Elementary School, Knightdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Lockhart Elementary School?
463 students attend Lockhart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Lockhart Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lockhart Elementary School?
Lockhart Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lockhart Elementary School offer ?
Lockhart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lockhart Elementary School part of?
Lockhart Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
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