- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hickory, NC
W M Jenkins Elementary
Federal NCES profile for W M Jenkins Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370219000945
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W M Jenkins Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hickory · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
W M Jenkins Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W M Jenkins Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hickory, NC.
School address
District: Hickory City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370219000945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
W M Jenkins Elementary held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 370219000945 · Hickory, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 15.3:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Hickory High (1,024 students)
W M Jenkins Elementary held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
W M Jenkins 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 276
W M Jenkins Elementary
276 students
What this shows W M Jenkins Elementary reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How W M Jenkins Elementary compares
W M Jenkins 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 24% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 17.4%
African American 12.7%
Asian 6.5%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, W M Jenkins 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 W M Jenkins Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Viewmont Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W M Jenkins 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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about W M Jenkins Elementary
How many students attend W M Jenkins Elementary?
W M Jenkins Elementary has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hickory, NC. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W M Jenkins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at W M Jenkins Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 W M Jenkins Elementary?
50.2% of students at W M Jenkins Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W M Jenkins Elementary?
The largest demographic group at W M Jenkins Elementary is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Hickory, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W M Jenkins Elementary?
W M Jenkins Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 W M Jenkins Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hickory?
By Resource Investment Index, W M Jenkins Elementary ranks #1 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 W M Jenkins 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.