School Overview
Locust Elementary School, located at 103 School Rd in Locust, North Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Stanly County Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and utilizing resources provided by the district, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through their primary education years.

As a community-focused school, Locust Elementary emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Locust area. The school works to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through diverse learning opportunities and structured curriculum. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, current events, or academic resources, the school maintains an official web presence through the Stanly County Schools portal, which serves as a central hub for school news, administrative updates, and information regarding campus initiatives.
486
Total Students
27.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
115.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Locust Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White350
Hispanic81
Black14
Asian10
Two or More29
American Indian2
  • White
    350 (72.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    81 (16.7 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (6.0 %)
  • Black
    14 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    10 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Stanly County Schools
Phone: (704)961-5500
Website: http://locust.stanlycountyschools.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 560
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 84
Grade 1 86
Grade 2 82
Grade 3 100
Grade 4 70
Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Locust Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten84
Grade 186
Grade 282
Grade 3100
Grade 470
Grade 564
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Locust Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24550.4%
Male24149.6%