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Lockport City School District

130 Beattie Ave
Lockport, NY 14094-5099
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lockport City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,047 students in Lockport City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Lockport City School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
4,047 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
330 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lockport City School District, which is ranked #718 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#704 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
47%
52%
38%
49%
70%
78%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
10%
30%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
68%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,174 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,196 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$114 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,174
$31,307
Spending / Student
$25,196
$32,183

Best Lockport City School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Southard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6385 Locust St Ext
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4772
Gr: K-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Roy Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
610 12 E High St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4671
Gr: K-4 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Lockport High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
250 Lincoln Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4452
Gr: 9-12 | 1,353 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Aaron Mossell Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Passaic Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4702
Gr: 7-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Charles A Upson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
28 Harding Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4402
Gr: K-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
491 High St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4551
Gr: 5-6 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Anna Merritt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
389 Green St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4726
Gr: K-4 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lockport City School District?
Lockport City School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,047 students.
What is the rank of Lockport City School District?
Lockport City School District is ranked #718 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lockport City School District?
68% of Lockport City School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lockport City School District?
Lockport City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Lockport City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,196 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,047 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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