New Hope Elementary School

1900 New Hope Church Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Hope Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Hope Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

New Hope Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
516 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

New Hope Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Hope Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#2077 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
42%
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27%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
51%
20%
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Black
8%
25%
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White
31%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of New Hope Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hope Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Hope Elementary School's ranking?
New Hope Elementary School is ranked #2077 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are New Hope Elementary School often compared to?
New Hope Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Park Elementary School, Hillsborough Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend New Hope Elementary School?
516 students attend New Hope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of New Hope Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Hope Elementary School?
New Hope Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Hope Elementary School offer ?
New Hope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is New Hope Elementary School part of?
New Hope Elementary School is part of Orange County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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