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Locust Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
103 School Rd, Locust, NC 28097 · (704) 961-5500 · Part of Stanly County Schools
Students
563
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
Rural
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Locust Elementary
- School Grade A−: near the top of North Carolina’s public schools
- Math proficiency 18 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 7 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 25.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency60%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts54%
State average 47.2%
Location
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103 School Rd, Locust
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten84
Grade 1100
Grade 289
Grade 392
Grade 499
Grade 599
Enrollment over time
449’20
423’21
486’22
526’23
563’24
Up 25.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 72%Hispanic 16%Two or more races 6%Black 5%Asian 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.