Lockwood, Nevada facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lockwood, Nevada
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Lockwood, June 2007
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 Lockwood, Nevada
Location in Nevada
Lockwood, Nevada
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Storey |
| Elevation | 4,360 ft (1,329 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
89434
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| Area code(s) | 775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 856069 |
Lockwood is a small community in Nevada, United States. It's not a city with its own government, but it's a place where people live. Lockwood is located in Storey County, about 10 kilometers east of bigger cities like Reno and Sparks. It is considered part of the larger Reno-Sparks area.
About Lockwood
Lockwood is nestled between the Truckee River to the north and the Virginia Range mountains to the south. It's easy to get to the nearby cities of Reno and Sparks. A bridge over the Truckee River on Canyon Way connects Lockwood to Interstate 80, a major highway.
Lockwood has different types of homes, including the Rainbowbend neighborhood and a mobile home park. The community also has its own parks, an elementary school, and places for people to gather. Local businesses serve the residents.
The community is kept safe by the Storey County Sheriff's Office and the Storey County Fire Department. Both have local offices in Lockwood. The community also offers helpful resources like a clothing closet and a food pantry for those who need them.
Education in Lockwood
Students in Lockwood attend schools within the Storey County School District.
Elementary School
Younger students go to Hillside Elementary School. This school serves children from Kindergarten through 5th grade who live in the Lockwood area. A great thing about Hillside Elementary is that its class sizes are much smaller. They are about one-third the size of classes in nearby school districts. This means teachers can give more attention to each student.
Middle and High School
After elementary school, students from Lockwood go to schools in Virginia City.
- Middle school students (grades 6-8) attend Virginia City Middle School.
- High school students (grades 9-12) attend Virginia City High School.
