Serving 509 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 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Viewmont Elementary School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Viewmont Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Viewmont Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2123 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)38%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
33%
22%
Black
25%
24%
White
28%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #2123 out of 2,617 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Viewmont Elementary School?
509 students attend Viewmont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Viewmont Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Viewmont Elementary School?
Viewmont Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Viewmont Elementary School offer ?
Viewmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Viewmont Elementary School part of?
Viewmont Elementary School is part of Hickory City Schools.
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