Locust Elementary

locust.stanlycountyschools.org

563 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

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.

563

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Locust Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	408
Hispanic	88
Black	27
Asian	8
Two or More	32

White
408 (72.5%)
Hispanic
88 (15.6%)
Two or More
32 (5.7%)
Black
27 (4.8%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)

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:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	560
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 99