Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hope Valley 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 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hope Valley Elementary serves the southwestern part of Durham, NC, covering an area of approximately 5.4 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hope Valley Elementary School's student population of 539 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hope Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hope Valley Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1699 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)46%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Hope Valley Elementary School is ranked #1699 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Hope Valley Elementary School?
539 students attend Hope Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Hope Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hope Valley Elementary School?
Hope Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hope Valley Elementary School offer ?
Hope Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hope Valley Elementary School part of?
Hope Valley Elementary School is part of Durham School District.
In what neighborhood is Hope Valley Elementary School located?
Hope Valley Elementary School is located in the Hope Valley neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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