Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center

900 East Main St.
New Castle, PA 16101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center serves 778 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 778 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center's student population of 778 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
778 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
21%
14%
White
48%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
24%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center often compared to?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Laurel Elementary School, Mohawk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center?
778 students attend Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 21% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center offer ?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center part of?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is part of New Castle Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 778 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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