Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spring 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 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spring Hope Elementary serves the west part of Spring Hope, NC, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 93.1 square miles, where families can typically expect a drive of about 10-15 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is around 5.9 miles, with the furthest edge located 7.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spring Hope Elementary School's student population of 378 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spring Hope 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 Spring Hope Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#2351 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
2%
Showing 2007–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Hope Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Hope Elementary School is ranked #2351 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Spring Hope Elementary School?
378 students attend Spring Hope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Spring Hope Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Hope Elementary School?
Spring Hope Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Spring Hope Elementary School offer ?
Spring Hope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Hope Elementary School part of?
Spring Hope Elementary School is part of Nash County School District.
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