W M Jenkins Elementary School

3750 N Center Street
Hickory, NC 28601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 261 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 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

School Overview

W M Jenkins Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
261 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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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 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#420 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of W M Jenkins Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of W M Jenkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of W M Jenkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of W M Jenkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
18%
20%
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Black
19%
25%
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White
47%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of W M Jenkins Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in W M Jenkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in W M Jenkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
261 students attend W M Jenkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of W M Jenkins Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% 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 14:1, which is lower than 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
What school district is W M Jenkins Elementary School part of?
W M Jenkins Elementary School is part of Hickory City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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