Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lockney 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lockney El's attendance zone covers the entire Lockney, TX school district, encompassing approximately 251.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge reaching up to 17.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lockney Elementary School's student population of 170 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lockney 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 Lockney Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#5247 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Hispanic
78%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
19%
24%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Longhorns
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lockney Elementary School's ranking?
Lockney Elementary School is ranked #5247 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lockney Elementary School?
170 students attend Lockney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lockney Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lockney Elementary School?
Lockney Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lockney Elementary School offer ?
Lockney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lockney Elementary School part of?
Lockney Elementary School is part of Lockney Independent School District.
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