Ray Childers Elementary

1183 Cape Hickory Road
Hickory, NC 28601

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

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ray Childers Elementary School, located in Hickory, North Carolina, is a public school serving students within the Burke County Public Schools district. Situated on Cape Hickory Road, the school serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, emphasizing core academic standards while fostering a supportive environment for elementary-aged children. As part of the Burke County system, the school is dedicated to preparing students for future success through a structured curriculum that balances classroom instruction with student development.

The school functions as a hub for its rural and suburban surrounding area, maintaining a commitment to the district’s mission of providing quality education and equitable opportunities for all students. By utilizing the resources and administrative support provided by the Burke County school system, Ray Childers Elementary aims to create a safe, engaging learning atmosphere. Families interested in the school’s specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or current events can find up-to-date information and administrative contact details on their official district website.

460

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ray Childers Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	58
Black	6
Asian	61
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
304 (66.1%)
Asian
61 (13.3%)
Hispanic
58 (12.6%)
Two or More
30 (6.5%)
Black
6 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Burke County Schools
Phone:	(828)324-1340
Website:	http://www.burke.k12.nc.us/childers/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	457
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 76