- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hickory, NC
Longview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Longview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370219000947
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longview Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Hickory · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Longview Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longview Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hickory, NC.
School address
District: Hickory City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370219000947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Longview Elementary held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370219000947 · Hickory, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 15.8:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hickory High (1,024 students)
Longview Elementary held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Longview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hickory High
Hickory High
1,024 students
- Viewmont Eleme
Viewmont Elementary
509 students
- Northview Midd
Northview Middle
481 students
- Grandview Midd 347
Grandview Middle
347 students
- Oakwood Elemen 336
Oakwood Elementary
336 students
- This school 269
Longview Elementary
269 students
What this shows Longview Elementary reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longview Elementary compares
Longview Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 60% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
White 24.9%
African American 23.0%
Asian 11.5%
Two or More 10.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 29.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.3, Longview Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hickory City Schools reports $11,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Viewmont Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Hickory
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longview Elementary
How many students attend Longview Elementary?
Longview Elementary has 269 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hickory, NC. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Longview Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 0% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Longview Elementary?
99.1% of students at Longview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Longview Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 29.7% of enrollment, in Hickory, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longview Elementary?
Longview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Longview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hickory?
By Resource Investment Index, Longview Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hickory, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hickory on the city page.
What other schools are in Hickory City Schools?
Besides Longview Elementary, Hickory City Schools also operates Hickory High (1,024 students), Viewmont Elementary (509 students), and Northview Middle (481 students). See the Hickory City Schools district page for the complete list.