- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cullman, AL
Good Hope Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Good Hope Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010102000403
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Good Hope Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Cullman · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Good Hope Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Good Hope Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Cullman, AL.
School address
District: Cullman County · Alabama
NCES ID 010102000403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Good Hope Elementary School grew from 344 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 010102000403 · Cullman, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 23.1:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanceville Elementary School (648 students)
Good Hope Elementary School grew from 344 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Good Hope Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanceville Ele
Hanceville Elementary School
648 students
- Holly Pond Ele
Holly Pond Elementary School
634 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary School
601 students
- West Point Hig
West Point High School
591 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
512 students
- This school
Good Hope Elementary School
393 students
What this shows Good Hope Elementary School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Good Hope Elementary School compares
Good Hope Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▼ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 96% in Alabama - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,821
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Good Hope Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cullman County reports $11,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Good Hope Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanceville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holly Pond Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Good Hope Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Cullman
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Good Hope Elementary School
How many students attend Good Hope Elementary School?
Good Hope Elementary School has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cullman, AL. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Hope Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Good Hope Elementary School is 23.1:1, which is 31% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Good Hope Elementary School?
55.8% of students at Good Hope Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Good Hope Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Good Hope Elementary School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Cullman, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Good Hope Elementary School?
Good Hope Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Good Hope Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cullman?
By Resource Investment Index, Good Hope Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Cullman, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cullman on the city page.
What other schools are in Cullman County?
Besides Good Hope Elementary School, Cullman County also operates Hanceville Elementary School (648 students), Holly Pond Elementary School (634 students), and Fairview Elementary School (601 students). See the Cullman County district page for the complete list.