LOCKARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LOCKARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sunflower County Consolidated School District school district, located in Indianola, MS with about 414 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, LOCKARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
LOCKARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located at 302 College Avenue in Indianola, Mississippi, and operates as part of the Sunflower County Consolidated School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development in its elementary-aged students. As a public institution, it strives to provide a foundational educational experience that prepares children for their future academic endeavors while maintaining a focus on the specific needs of the Indianola area.
The school is integrated into the broader Sunflower County educational framework, which emphasizes student success, community engagement, and the implementation of state-mandated curriculum standards. By visiting their website at [www.sunflower.k12.ms.us](http://www.sunflower.k12.ms.us), parents and community members can access resources regarding school policies, academic calendars, and information on district-wide initiatives designed to support student learning and development.
For more information, contact LOCKARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 884-1260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1260
http://www.sunflower.k12.ms.us
LOCKARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Indianola, MS with about 414 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 414
- Teachers:
- 24.72
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 414 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LOCKARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.7%
- White
- 3.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.