Serving 313 students in grades 3-5, Longview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Longview Elementary School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Longview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longview Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1535 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)56%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
4%
Hispanic
29%
21%
Black
25%
25%
White
22%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longview Elementary School's ranking?
Longview Elementary School is ranked #1535 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Longview Elementary School often compared to?
Longview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Startown Elementary School, Southwest Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Longview Elementary School?
313 students attend Longview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Longview Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longview Elementary School?
Longview Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Longview Elementary School offer ?
Longview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Longview Elementary School part of?
Longview Elementary School is part of Hickory City Schools School District.
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