Locust Elementary School

The student teacher ratio at Locust Elementary School is 18:1.

Locust Elementary School is ranked #281 out of 1,496 North Carolina schools.

The American flag is on display at the entrance of Locust Elementary School.

Locust Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

103 School Rd, Locust, NC

Stanly County Schools

526 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr David Grice

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
77%

Reading Proficiency
67%

A-

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

67%

Math Proficiency

77%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

4.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

448:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.4%

Male

49.6%

White

72%

Hispanic

16.7%

Two or more races

Black

2.9%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

9/25/2025

My daughters absolutely love this school! My oldest has been attending since kindergarten, and we’ve been part of the Locust Elementary family for 5 years now.The principal, Dr. Furr, he is amazing — he welcomes every child with warmth and makes you feel safe and confident that your kids are in good...

5.0 parent

11/12/2024

The school it is ok. Some kids are rude.

5.0 parent

5/6/2024

Second year in Locust elementary and my kids absolutely love this school. From the principal (Mr. Furr) to the staff and teachers have been amazing. My kids are thriving and they love going to school.

5.0 parent

10/5/2021

My grandchildren enjoy going to Locust Elementary. The school is beautiful but the best are the teachers. All the teachers I’ve met really care about their students and how well they are progressing in school as well as their various sports they’re in.

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Average Home Value

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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North Carolina Stanly County Locust 28097

Locust Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Locust, NC, in the Locust neighborhood, and is served by the Stanly County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 526 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Locust Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $369,908. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Stanly High School, Carolina Christian School, West Stanly Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Locust has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Locust Elementary School.

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