Ray Childers Elementary
Regular School · Hickory, NC
Ray Childers Elementary is a regular school school in Hickory, North Carolina, serving grades PK–05 with 460 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 304 | 66% |
| Asian | 61 | 13% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 58 | 13% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 7% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 460 | 241M / 219F |
English Language Learners: 36 (8% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 40.0% -1.9pp | 41.9% | 203 |
| Reading Proficiency | 39.0% -7.9pp | 46.9% | 203 |
| Science Proficiency | 45-49% | — | 68 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 460 | 100% |
Contact & Location
1183 Cape Hickory Road
Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: (828)324-1340
http://www.burke.k12.nc.us/childers/Other Schools in District
- Drexel Elementary Elementary
- Forest Hill Elementary Elementary
- George Hildebrand Elementary Elementary
- Glen Alpine Elementary Elementary
- Hildebran Elementary Elementary
- Hillcrest Elementary Elementary
- Icard Elementary Elementary
- Mountain View Elementary Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 28601) → CensusDepth.com
- North Carolina population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- North Carolina teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
370048002431
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD