Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lockhart Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lockhart Elementary serves the southeast part of Houston, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lockhart Elementary School's student population of 306 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
306 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Lockhart Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lockhart Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6666 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
54%
Black
88%
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lockhart Elementary School's ranking?
Lockhart Elementary School is ranked #6666 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lockhart Elementary School often compared to?
Lockhart Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macgregor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lockhart Elementary School?
306 students attend Lockhart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lockhart Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lockhart Elementary School?
Lockhart Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lockhart Elementary School offer ?
Lockhart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lockhart Elementary School part of?
Lockhart Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Lockhart Elementary School located?
Lockhart Elementary School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 26 other public schools located in South Side.
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