Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Locust Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 526 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Locust Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Locust Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Locust Elementary School?
526 students attend Locust Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Locust Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Locust Elementary School?
Locust Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Locust Elementary School offer ?
Locust Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Locust Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 526 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
