- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hickory, NC
Viewmont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Viewmont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370219000950
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Viewmont Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Hickory · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Viewmont Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Viewmont Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Hickory, NC.
School address
District: Hickory City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370219000950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Viewmont Elementary shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 370219000950 · Hickory, NC Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 14.5:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Hickory High (1,024 students)
Viewmont Elementary shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Viewmont Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hickory High
Hickory High
1,024 students
- This school
Viewmont Elementary
509 students
- Northview Midd
Northview Middle
481 students
- Grandview Midd 347
Grandview Middle
347 students
- Oakwood Elemen 336
Oakwood Elementary
336 students
- Southwest Prim 292
Southwest Primary
292 students
What this shows Viewmont Elementary reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Viewmont Elementary compares
Viewmont Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 12% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
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 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
White 28.3%
African American 25.3%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Viewmont 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 Viewmont Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandview Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Primary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Viewmont Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Hickory
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Snow Creek Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Clyde Campbell Elementary
Standard public school
505 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Ray Childers Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Webb a Murray Elementary
Standard public school
380 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Oakwood Elementary
Standard public school
336 students 16:1 students per teacher
Southwest Primary
Standard public school
292 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Viewmont Elementary
How many students attend Viewmont Elementary?
Viewmont Elementary has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hickory, NC. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viewmont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Viewmont Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Viewmont Elementary?
74.2% of students at Viewmont Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Viewmont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Viewmont Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 32.4% of enrollment, in Hickory, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Viewmont Elementary?
Viewmont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Viewmont Elementary rank among schools in Hickory?
By Resource Investment Index, Viewmont Elementary ranks #7 of 7 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 schools in Hickory on the city page.
What other schools are in Hickory City Schools?
Besides Viewmont Elementary, Hickory City Schools also operates Hickory High (1,024 students), Northview Middle (481 students), and Grandview Middle (347 students). See the Hickory City Schools district page for the complete list.