Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center vs Laurel MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–2
736 students
Laurel MS
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 7–8
160 students
| Measure | Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center New Castle, Pennsylvania | Laurel MS New Castle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1419 of 1,627 | #270 of 521 |
| National rank | #43900 of 50,301 | #5703 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 736 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.7% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 21.5).
- •Laurel MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 105.7%).
- •Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 26.7).
- •Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is the larger school with 736 students compared with 160.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center better than Laurel MS?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel MS ranks higher (59.0 vs 21.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center and Laurel MS?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center: 736. Laurel MS: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center and Laurel MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is 1419th of 1,627 and Laurel MS is 270th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).