Mt. Hope Elementary School (Closed 2023)

301 S Lincoln Box 369
Hershey, NE 69143
Mt. Hope Elementary School serves 253 students in grades 7-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mt. Hope Elementary School?
253 students attend Mt. Hope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mt. Hope Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt. Hope Elementary School?
Mt. Hope Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mt. Hope Elementary School offer ?
Mt. Hope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mt. Hope Elementary School part of?
Mt. Hope Elementary School is part of Hershey Public Schools.

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