Viewmont Elementary

viewmont.hickoryschools.net/

530 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Viewmont Elementary, located at 21 16th Avenue NW in Hickory, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Hickory Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. By fostering a strong partnership between educators, students, and families, Viewmont aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for future academic success.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous core instruction with opportunities for student growth. With a commitment to the mission of the Hickory Public Schools, Viewmont utilizes resources and community engagement to ensure that all students are equipped with the skills necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape. Through its structured curriculum and focus on building a positive school culture, Viewmont Elementary remains a vital educational institution within the local Hickory community.

530

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Viewmont Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	150
Black	137
Asian	21
Two or More	71

White
151 (28.5 %)
Hispanic
150 (28.3 %)
Black
137 (25.8 %)
Two or More
71 (13.4 %)
Asian
21 (4.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hickory City Schools
Phone:	(828)324-7049
Website:	http://viewmont.hickoryschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	506
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 87