Lockwood R-I School District

400 W 4th St
Lockwood, MO 65682-9675
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 304 students in Lockwood R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Lockwood R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
304 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lockwood R-I School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#334 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
43%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
38%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
7.2%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.52

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2008–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
1%
9%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
15%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% White
94%
67%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,766 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,385 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$15,255 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$4 MM
$14,732 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$15,766
$17,244

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$13,385
$16,653

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Lockwood R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lockwood High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W 4th St
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
408 Locust
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4528
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Lockwood Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W 4th
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Gr: 7-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lockwood R-I School District?
Lockwood R-I School District manages 3 public schools serving 304 students.
What is the rank of Lockwood R-I School District?
Lockwood R-I School District is ranked #369 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lockwood R-I School District?
94% of Lockwood R-I School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lockwood R-I School District?
Lockwood R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Lockwood R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,385 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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