Overview
Locust Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Locust, North Carolina. The school enrolls 526 students. It is part of the Stanly County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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
96% 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 Enrollment526
White72.0%
Hispanic / Latino16.7%
Black / African American2.9%
Asian2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Two or More Races6.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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 %96%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)