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Ray Childers Elementary

1183 Cape Hickory Road, Hickory, NC 28601, United States

+1 (828) 324-1340

http://www.burke.k12.nc.us/childers/

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Ray Childers Elementary Overview

About This School

Ray Childers Elementary is a public elementary in Hickory, North Carolina, serving 460 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, supported by a staff of 29 teachers. The average salary for educators at the school is $47,041, while the student-to-counselor ratio stands at 460:1. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. In terms of ethnicity, the population is 66% White, 13% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 7% Two or More Races, and 1% Black.

460

Total Students

PK-5

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

29 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Burke County

Students per Counselor

460:1

Ray Childers Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 17.2:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

460

Students per Counselor

Ray Childers Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$47,041

City Avg: $47,530

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor460:1

Ray Childers Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

52.39%

Male

47.61%

Female

Total Enrollment: 460 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White66.09%

Hispanic12.61%

Asian13.26%

Black1.3%

Two or More Races6.52%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ray Childers Elementary

Q: What is Ray Childers Elementary?

A: Ray Childers Elementary is a elementary public located in Hickory.

Q: How many students attend Ray Childers Elementary?

A: Ray Childers Elementary has approximately 460 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Ray Childers Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Ray Childers Elementary is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Ray Childers Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Ray Childers Elementary - Hickory, NC

Quick Facts about Ray Childers Elementary
School Name	Ray Childers Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	1183 Cape Hickory Road, Hickory, NC 28601, Hickory, NC
County	Burke County
Phone	+1 (828) 324-1340
Total Students	460
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	29
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Ray Childers Elementary

What is Ray Childers Elementary?

Ray Childers Elementary is a elementary public located in Hickory.

How many students attend Ray Childers Elementary?

Ray Childers Elementary has approximately 460 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ray Childers Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Ray Childers Elementary is 15:1.

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