Viewmont Elementary School

21 16th Avenue Nw
Hickory, NC 28601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Viewmont Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 505 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Viewmont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Viewmont Elementary School's student population of 505 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
505 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Viewmont Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Viewmont Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1781 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
42%
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33%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
27%
20%
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Black
22%
25%
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White
35%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
This chart display the diversity score of Viewmont Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Viewmont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Viewmont Elementary School's ranking?
Viewmont Elementary School is ranked #1781 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Viewmont Elementary School often compared to?
Viewmont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W M Jenkins Elementary School, Oakwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Viewmont Elementary School?
505 students attend Viewmont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Viewmont Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Viewmont Elementary School?
Viewmont Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Viewmont Elementary School offer ?
Viewmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Viewmont Elementary School part of?
Viewmont Elementary School is part of Hickory City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 505 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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