Longview Elementary School

737 12th Street Sw
Hickory, NC 28602
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 317 students in grades 3-5, Longview 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 27% (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 74% 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: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Longview Elementary School's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
317 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Longview 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 Longview Elementary School is 0.78, 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)
#1912 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
42%
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27%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
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Hispanic
28%
20%
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Black
25%
25%
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White
26%
45%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.78
This chart display the diversity score of Longview 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
99%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Longview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 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 Longview Elementary School's ranking?
Longview Elementary School is ranked #1912 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Longview Elementary School often compared to?
Longview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Startown Elementary School, Southwest Primary 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 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Longview Elementary School?
317 students attend Longview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Longview Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longview Elementary School?
Longview Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Longview Elementary School offer ?
Longview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Longview Elementary School part of?
Longview Elementary School is part of Hickory City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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