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

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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)
Total Students
736 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

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.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
8%
16%
Black
22%
14%
White
46%
60%
Two or more races
23%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
School Statewide Testing
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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