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Locust Elementary School

Grades: K-5
Students: 486
Type: Public
9/10
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 448:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
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11 Reviews
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Stanly County School District
103 School Road
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 961-5500
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Additional GreatSchools Ratings
9/10
Test Scores
7/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
9/10
Student Growth

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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
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Posted by a parent on 9/24/2025
The school it is ok. Some kids are rude.
Posted by a parent on 11/11/2024
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.
Posted by a parent on 5/6/2024
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.
Posted by a parent on 10/5/2021
My children have really enjoyed their time at Locust and look forward to going to school each day.
Posted by a parent on 10/5/2021
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Locust schools - Locust Elementary School is located at 103 School Road, Locust NC 28097. Locust Elementary School is in the Stanly County School District. Locust Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.

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