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Locust Elementary

PublicGrades 0–5
Locust, North Carolina · Stanly County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students563
Student:Teacher15.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
Locust
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
563
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
100%+17.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Locust Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Locust, North Carolina. The school enrolls 563 students. It is part of the Stanly County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictStanly County Schools
County37167
CityLocust
ZIP28097
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370432001710

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment563
White72.5%
Hispanic / Latino15.6%
Black / African American4.8%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
72.5%
Hispanic
15.6%
Black
4.8%
Asian
1.4%
Two+
5.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)