Stallings Elementary: What Buyers Should Know Before They Buy Near It

Stallings Elementary is a public school for kindergarten through fifth grade, run by Union County Public Schools at 3501 Stallings Road in Stallings, NC. If you're looking at homes in Stallings and wondering whether this school serves the address, the only reliable answer comes from the district, and I'll show you how to get it.

Quick Answer: Stallings Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade, opened in August 2008, and offers an after-school program, AIG services, and EC services, according to the school's website. Which homes it serves depends on the exact address, so Jennifer Ledford of The Ledford Group at eXp Realty tells Stallings buyers to confirm assignment with Union County Public Schools before making an offer.

I'm Jennifer Ledford with The Ledford Group at eXp Realty. I'm writing this one for buyers who have the school on their list. I'm going to stick to facts you can check, because school information changes and it's easy to get wrong.

What are the basic facts about Stallings Elementary?

Here is what the school's own website says:

- Grades: Kindergarten through fifth grade

- Address: 3501 Stallings Road, Stallings, NC 28104 - Opened: August 2008

- Principal: Laura Gaddy, with Harvey Bagshaw as assistant principal

- Calendar: Traditional

- Bell times: 7:30 a.m. start, 2 p.m. end

- Mascot and colors: Stallions, yellow and black

- Phone: 704-290-1558

On culture, the school describes its focus this way: relationships and a culture of caring and community are essential at the school. That's the school's own words about itself, not mine.

What programs does Stallings Elementary offer?

The school lists an After School Program that runs from dismissal until 6 p.m., Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) services, and Exceptional Children's (EC) services.

District information says students study math, reading, science, and social studies and rotate through music, art, and physical education. It doesn't list grade-level details or specific named programs beyond those.

If a program matters to your household, call the school and ask. I'd ask what the After School Program costs and whether there's a waitlist, how AIG students are identified, and what EC services look like day to day. The office can answer in one phone call, and it's better than a guess.

How is the school doing?

The principal reports on the school's website that Stallings Elementary exceeded its expected student learning growth goals for 2025-2026 and maintained a "B" on the state School Report Card.

That's one data point, from one year, reported by the school. If you want to look further, check the North Carolina School Report Card yourself, and look at more than a letter grade. Growth and proficiency tell different stories. I'm not going to tell you what a score means for your child, because I don't know your child.

Will my Stallings home be assigned to Stallings Elementary?

Maybe, and I can't tell you from here. Assignments depend on the exact address, and districts can change attendance lines. The Matthews and Stallings area also crosses county lines, so which school system serves a home depends on where it sits.

Here's how to confirm it:

1. Get the full address of the home you're considering.

2. Check Union County Public Schools' school assignment tool or call the district's student services.

3. Ask for the answer in writing, or save a screenshot with the date.

4. Check again before closing if the timeline is long.

I never tell a buyer a specific house is assigned to a specific school unless the district has confirmed it. A listing page can be out of date, and so can I.

Which Stallings and Matthews neighborhoods should I look at?

I don't assign neighborhoods to schools, since the district decides. What I can do is tell you which communities are on my Matthews and Stallings list: Fairhaven, Bonterra, The Courtyards at Matthews, Twelve Parks, Crismark, Matthews Plantation, Shannamara, and Callonwood.

Start with your budget and the kind of house you want, then check each address with the district. Stallings tends to have newer, more affordable inventory than downtown Matthews, though prices change, so ask me for current sold prices for any street you like.

What does daily life look like around Stallings?

You'll spend time in more than one town. Downtown Matthews has independent boutiques and restaurants, including Santé Restaurant for a nice dinner and Nishie G's Café for Southern comfort food. The Matthews Community Farmers Market runs Saturday mornings on Trade Street.

For parks, Squirrel Lake Park in Matthews has a lake, a walking trail, and disc golf. McAlpine Creek Greenway has a paved multi-use trail. Drive times to any of these depend on where you live and the hour, so test your own route.

What should I ask before I make an offer?

1. Which school does the district list for this exact address?

2. What are the school's bell times, and what does the morning drive look like?

3. Is the After School Program or any program you need available?

4. What are the HOA rules and fees, if any?

5. What have similar homes sold for in the last few months?

I work with buyers under a signed buyer agency agreement, which means you get my full attention while we look. If you tell me what matters most, I can narrow the list so you aren't scrolling through homes that don't fit.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Stallings Elementary serve? Stallings Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade, according to the school's website. It is a Union County Public Schools school located at 3501 Stallings Road in Stallings, NC.

Does Stallings Elementary have an after-school program? Yes. The school's website lists an After School Program that runs from dismissal until 6 p.m. Call the school to ask about cost and availability.

How do I know if a Stallings home is assigned to Stallings Elementary? Ask Union County Public Schools to confirm using the home's full address. Assignments can change, so get the answer in writing and check again before closing.

What School Report Card grade did Stallings Elementary receive? The school's website says the principal reported a "B" grade and that the school exceeded expected growth for 2025-2026. Check the state's School Report Card for current details.

About Jennifer Ledford: Jennifer Ledford is a licensed real estate agent with The Ledford Group at eXp Realty LLC, serving buyers and sellers across Mecklenburg, Union, Stanly, and York Counties since 2016. She is among the top 3% of 18,000+ agents in the Charlotte Metro, an eXp ICON, and has guided 250+ clients through some of the most significant transactions of their lives. Reach her at 704-607-6996 or https://the-ledford-group.com.

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Jennifer Ledford, REALTOR, has helped Charlotte-area buyers and sellers full time since 2016, with 250+ homes sold. She is a Certified Negotiation Expert with The Ledford Group at eXp Realty LLC.

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