LOCKHART ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lockhart Elementary Magnet School, located in the historic area of Tampa, Florida, operates as part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. As a magnet institution, the school is designed to offer specialized academic programming that distinguishes it from traditional neighborhood schools. Its curriculum typically emphasizes enriched learning experiences, often focusing on specific themes such as science, technology, or the arts, aimed at fostering student engagement and academic growth through hands-on, innovative teaching methods.

The school serves a diverse student population and is deeply integrated into the local community. By providing a specialized educational environment, Lockhart aims to prepare students for future academic success while cultivating a supportive school culture. Families interested in enrollment typically participate in the district’s magnet application process, as the school draws students who are looking for a focused educational pathway that aligns with their specific interests and developmental needs.

395

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LOCKHART ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	26
Black	342
Two or More	9

Black
342 (86.6 %)
Hispanic
26 (6.6 %)
White
18 (4.6 %)
Two or More
9 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)276-5727
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LOCKHART ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LOCKHART ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	207	52.4%
Male	188	47.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)