W.M. Jenkins Elementary School

W.M. Jenkins Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
3750 N Center St,  Hickory, NC
Hickory City Schools
4.0
261 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Calandra Davis
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
62%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
69.6%
State Average
54.6%
Science
78.6%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
269:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
White
47.5%
Black
19.2%
Hispanic
18%
Two or more races
10.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.6%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/19/2025
Jenkins Elementary is a wonderful school!! I have 2 kids at Jenkins now, and they are both excelling in school. The teachers are great, the PTA is wonderful, and the kids are happy!
5.0 parent
5/15/2021
We've been at this school for three school years now and I admit the principle when we got there wasn't that great however the new principle is a black woman and I love her. Having my black child see someone who looks like her in a position of power is definitely eye opening and wonderful for my chi...
1.0 parent
12/4/2019
0 stars, this is a horrible school that is mediocre at best for education purposes, and ran by a snooty principal who doesn’t care about the students needs.
2.0 parent
6/27/2018
Terrible. If your child is white with parents having money and they donate to school your child will do very well no matter how well or bad behavior is. If they are a minority dont expect for your child to be recognized at end of year awards. My child stayed on green every day all year and didnt get...

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W.M. Jenkins Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Hickory, NC and is served by the Hickory City Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 261 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. W.M. Jenkins Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $293,279. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hickory High School, Tabernacle Christian School, Hickory Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Hickory has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near W.M. Jenkins Elementary School.

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