- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gastonia, NC
New Hope Elementary
Federal NCES profile for New Hope Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370162000700
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Hope Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Gastonia · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
New Hope Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Hope Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Gastonia, NC.
School address
District: Gaston County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370162000700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
New Hope Elementary held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 370162000700 · Gastonia, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 19.7:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashbrook High (1,386 students)
New Hope Elementary held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
New Hope Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashbrook High
Ashbrook High
1,386 students
- Hunter Huss Hi
Hunter Huss High
1,165 students
- Forestview Hig
Forestview High
1,133 students
- North Gaston H
North Gaston High
1,061 students
- South Point Hi
South Point High
989 students
- This school
New Hope Elementary
571 students
What this shows New Hope Elementary reports 571 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 North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 55% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,190
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 571 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
African American 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, New Hope Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gaston County Schools reports $12,190 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrook High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter Huss High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forestview High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Gaston High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Gastonia
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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Hope Elementary
How many students attend New Hope Elementary?
New Hope Elementary has 571 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gastonia, NC. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hope Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hope Elementary is 19.7:1, which is 25% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Hope Elementary?
30.0% of students at New Hope Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Hope Elementary?
The largest demographic group at New Hope Elementary is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Gastonia, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Hope Elementary?
New Hope Elementary 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 New Hope Elementary rank among elementary schools in Gastonia?
By Resource Investment Index, New Hope Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Gastonia, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gastonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Gaston County Schools?
Besides New Hope Elementary, Gaston County Schools also operates Ashbrook High (1,386 students), Hunter Huss High (1,165 students), and Forestview High (1,133 students). See the Gaston County Schools district page for the complete list.