Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W M Jenkins Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: W M Jenkins Elementary serves the northern part of Hickory, NC, covering an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance to the zone's edge of about 1.6 miles, and the furthest edge being 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W M Jenkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
W M Jenkins Elementary School's student population of 276 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Bobcats
School Rankings
W M Jenkins 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 W M Jenkins 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
#420 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)70-74%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
13%
24%
White
42%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W M Jenkins Elementary School's ranking?
W M Jenkins Elementary School is ranked #420 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are W M Jenkins Elementary School often compared to?
W M Jenkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Viewmont Elementary School, Oakwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend W M Jenkins Elementary School?
276 students attend W M Jenkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of W M Jenkins Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W M Jenkins Elementary School?
W M Jenkins Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does W M Jenkins Elementary School offer ?
W M Jenkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W M Jenkins Elementary School part of?
W M Jenkins Elementary School is part of Hickory City Schools.
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