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Locust Elementary School

Locust, NC


Locust Elementary School
103 School Rd
Locust, NC  28097
Phone: 704-961-5500
Stanly County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 10 out of 10 stars
10  

Grades Served: K-5
Enrollment: 486
Type: Regular School
Locust Elementary School

Locust Elementary School

Metro Area Ranking

#44
Metro Area Elementary School Ranking: Locust Elementary School is ranked #44 of 332 of the best elementary schools in Charlotte and surrounding areas (87th percentile). Click the link to see all 332 elementary schools.

State Ranking

#139
Statewide Elementary School Ranking: Locust Elementary School is ranked #139 out of 1536 of the best elementary schools in North Carolina (91st percentile). Click the link to see all 1536 elementary schools.

Overall, Locust Elementary School is a 10-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Stanly County, NC. Locust Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 486 students and serves grades K-5. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

87.1
(Exceeded Growth)
Student Growth Score: Locust Elementary School had a Student Growth Score of 87.1. This placed Locust Elementary School in the 77th percentile of 2385 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

 North Carolina Letter Grades
B
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

B
  North Carolina Math Letter Grade

B
  North Carolina Reading Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.


Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 Asian - 2%
 Asian - 2%
 Black - 3%
 Black - 3%
 Hispanic - 17%
 Hispanic - 17%
 Two or More Races - 6%
 Two or More Races - 6%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 72%
 White - 72%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at Locust Elementary School for the 2022-2023 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.


North Carolina Standardized Tests

End of Grade Tests

EOG Math Grade 3

 22% - Level 5 (Superior)
 22% - Level 5 (Superior)
 44% - Level 4 (Solid)
 44% - Level 4 (Solid)
 16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 17% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 17% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 4

 12% - Level 5 (Superior)
 12% - Level 5 (Superior)
 43% - Level 4 (Solid)
 43% - Level 4 (Solid)
 20% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 20% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 25% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 25% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 5

 26% - Level 5 (Superior)
 26% - Level 5 (Superior)
 37% - Level 4 (Solid)
 37% - Level 4 (Solid)
 16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 21% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 21% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 3

 18% - Level 5 (Superior)
 18% - Level 5 (Superior)
 24% - Level 4 (Solid)
 24% - Level 4 (Solid)
 21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 36% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 36% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 4

 9% - Level 5 (Superior)
 9% - Level 5 (Superior)
 41% - Level 4 (Solid)
 41% - Level 4 (Solid)
 18% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 18% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 32% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 32% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 5

 27% - Level 5 (Superior)
 27% - Level 5 (Superior)
 27% - Level 4 (Solid)
 27% - Level 4 (Solid)
 11% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 11% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 34% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 34% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 5

 34% - Level 5 (Superior)
 34% - Level 5 (Superior)
 40% - Level 4 (Solid)
 40% - Level 4 (Solid)
 10% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 10% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 16% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 16% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2022-2023 school year. Rankings for Locust Elementary School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

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Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
West Stanly Middle School
9 
2.2 miles Locust 6-8
Stanfield Elementary School
4 
2.3 miles Stanfield K-5
West Stanly High School
5 
4.1 miles Oakboro 9-12
Oakboro Choice STEM
9 
5.1 miles Oakboro K-8
Bethel Elementary School
7 
6.6 miles Midland PK-5
Endy Elementary School
4 
8.4 miles Albemarle PK-5
A T Allen Elementary School
6 
8.7 miles Concord K-5
New Salem Elementary School
9 
9.7 miles Marshville PK-5
Fairview Elementary School
9 
9.9 miles Monroe PK-5
Patriots Elementary School
8 
9.9 miles Concord K-5
C C Griffin Middle School
6 
10.0 miles Concord 6-8
Mount Pleasant Middle School
7 
10.4 miles Mount Pleasant 6-8
Millingport Elementary School
9 
10.4 miles Albemarle K-5
Mount Pleasant High School
6 
10.6 miles Mount Pleasant 9-12
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
9 
10.7 miles Mount Pleasant K-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
West Stanly Middle School
9 
2.2 miles 6-8
Stanfield Elementary School
4 
2.3 miles K-5
West Stanly High School
5 
4.1 miles 9-12
Oakboro Choice STEM
9 
5.1 miles K-8
Bethel Elementary School
7 
6.6 miles PK-5
Endy Elementary School
4 
8.4 miles PK-5
A T Allen Elementary School
6 
8.7 miles K-5
New Salem Elementary School
9 
9.7 miles PK-5
Fairview Elementary School
9 
9.9 miles PK-5
Patriots Elementary School
8 
9.9 miles K-5
C C Griffin Middle School
6 
10.0 miles 6-8
Mount Pleasant Middle School
7 
10.4 miles 6-8
Millingport Elementary School
9 
10.4 miles K-5
Mount Pleasant High School
6 
10.6 miles 9-12
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
9 
10.7 miles K-5


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
A.C.E. Academy
3 
14.7 miles Harrisburg K-8
Queen's Grant Community School
7 
15.4 miles Mint Hill K-12
Concord Lake STEAM Academy
6 
16.9 miles Kannapolis K-8
Gray Stone Day
10 
17.2 miles Misenheimer 6-12
Cabarrus Charter Academy
4 
17.3 miles Concord K-12
United Community School
4 
17.6 miles Charlotte K-8
Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail
8 
17.9 miles Indian Trail K-9
Bradford Preparatory School
9 
18.0 miles Charlotte K-12
Matthews Charter Academy
6 
18.1 miles Matthews K-8
Monroe Charter Academy
1 
19.3 miles Monroe K-6
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
A.C.E. Academy
3 
14.7 miles K-8
Queen's Grant Community School
7 
15.4 miles K-12
Concord Lake STEAM Academy
6 
16.9 miles K-8
Gray Stone Day
10 
17.2 miles 6-12
Cabarrus Charter Academy
4 
17.3 miles K-12
United Community School
4 
17.6 miles K-8
Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail
8 
17.9 miles K-9
Bradford Preparatory School
9 
18.0 miles K-12
Matthews Charter Academy
6 
18.1 miles K-8
Monroe Charter Academy
1 
19.3 miles K-6