W M Jenkins Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hickory, North Carolina 28601 · Hickory City Schools
#704 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#36943 of 50,301 nationally
About W M Jenkins Elementary
W M Jenkins Elementary is a public elementary located in Hickory, in the Hickory City Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 276 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 704th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (47th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 276.
There are 17 schools in Hickory; W M Jenkins Elementary ranks 10th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for W M Jenkins Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near W M Jenkins Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northview Middle
Hickory · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students · 1.5 km away
Clyde Campbell Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
505 students · 3.1 km away
Viewmont Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students · 3.5 km away
Hickory High
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,024 students · 3.6 km away
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
201 students · 4.2 km away
Saint Stephens High
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,268 students · 4.8 km away
Snow Creek Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
551 students · 4.8 km away
Harry M Arndt Middle
Hickory · Public middle · Grades 7–8
601 students · 4.9 km away
Oakwood Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students · 5.2 km away
Bethlehem Elementary
Taylorsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students · 6.3 km away
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Casar Elementary
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275 students
Morgan Elementary
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Northside Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is W M Jenkins Elementary a good school?
W M Jenkins Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 32.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #704 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does W M Jenkins Elementary rank in North Carolina?
W M Jenkins Elementary ranks #704 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #36943 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend W M Jenkins Elementary?
W M Jenkins Elementary had 276 students in 2025.
Is W M Jenkins Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
W M Jenkins Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near W M Jenkins Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of W M Jenkins Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.