Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center

900 East Main St.
New Castle, PA 16101
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Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center serves 736 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 736 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • 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 736 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
736 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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The diversity score of Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
8%
16%
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Black
22%
14%
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White
46%
60%
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Two or more races
23%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.69
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(22-23)
31.5%
23.3%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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?
736 students attend Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, 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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 736 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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