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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Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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
Total Students
778 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
48%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
24%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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
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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