- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Locust Grove, GA
New Hope Elementary
Federal NCES profile for New Hope Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130282003417
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Hope Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Locust Grove · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
New Hope Elementary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Hope Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Locust Grove, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282003417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
New Hope Elementary held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 130282003417 · Locust Grove, GA Other · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 14.8:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
New Hope Elementary held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
New Hope Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High
1,821 students
- Union Grove Hi
Union Grove High
1,622 students
- Ola High Schoo
Ola High School
1,586 students
- Eagle's Landin
Eagle's Landing High School
1,578 students
- Locust Grove H
Locust Grove High
1,572 students
- This school 621
New Hope Elementary
621 students
What this shows New Hope Elementary reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Hope Elementary compares
New Hope Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 46% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Georgia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
African American 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, New Hope Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Hope Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Hope Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Locust Grove
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Unity Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
882 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Bethlehem Elementary School
Standard public school
630 students 18:1 students per teacher
Luella Elementary School
Standard public school
616 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Locust Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
576 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Hope Elementary
How many students attend New Hope Elementary?
New Hope Elementary has 621 students enrolled. It is a public school in Locust Grove, GA. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hope Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hope Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Hope Elementary?
32.9% of students at New Hope Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Hope Elementary?
The largest demographic group at New Hope Elementary is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Locust Grove, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Hope Elementary?
New Hope Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 New Hope Elementary rank among schools in Locust Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, New Hope Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Locust Grove, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Locust Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides New Hope Elementary, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.