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Ray Childers Elementary

Hickory, North Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · Burke County Schools

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About Ray Childers Elementary

Located in Hickory, North Carolina, Ray Childers Elementary is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 460 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Hickory. With about 29.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.8 students per teacher. Burke County Schools runs 26 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a midsize metro area, in Burke County. Families comparing options will find 11 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1183 Cape Hickory Road, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone	(828) 324-1340
School district	Burke County Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	460
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	29.2
Students per teacher	15.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, midsize, Burke County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370048002431). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Ray Childers Elementary serve?

Ray Childers Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Ray Childers Elementary?

Ray Childers Elementary reported 460 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 460 students and 29.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Ray Childers Elementary a public or charter school?

Ray Childers Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Ray Childers Elementary in?

Ray Childers Elementary is part of Burke County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/burke-county-schools/

Where is Ray Childers Elementary located?

Ray Childers Elementary is at 1183 Cape Hickory Road, Hickory, NC 28601. The phone number is (828) 324-1340.

How many other schools are near Ray Childers Elementary?

There are 11 other schools within 5 miles of Ray Childers Elementary in our directory.