How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Southwest Primary | Viewmont Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hickory, NC | Hickory, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 292 | 509 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 15.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.0% | 74.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Southwest Primary | Viewmont Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,070 | $12,070 |
| District | Hickory City Schools | Hickory City Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Southwest Primary | Viewmont Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31.2% | 28.3% |
| African American | 25.7% | 25.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.0% | 32.4% |
| Asian | 7.9% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.2% | 11.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Southwest Primary | Viewmont Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 292:1 | 509:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 49.3% | 39.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 9 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.