Soccer fields, basketball courts & lighted sand volleyball courts, plus covered picnic tables.
Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Green Hope Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Green Hope Elementary serves the western part of Cary, NC, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most students live within 5-10 minutes of the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Green Hope Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Green Hope Elementary School's student population of 548 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Falcons SOAR: S ~ Safety first O ~ Only your best A ~ Act responsibly R ~ Respect everyone
School Rankings
Green Hope Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Hope Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)91%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
49%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Hope Elementary School's ranking?
Green Hope Elementary School is ranked #36 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Green Hope Elementary School often compared to?
Green Hope Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis Drive Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Green Hope Elementary School?
548 students attend Green Hope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Green Hope Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Green Hope Elementary School?
Green Hope Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Green Hope Elementary School offer ?
Green Hope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Green Hope Elementary School part of?
Green Hope Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
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