Enrollment
528
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chapel Hill, NC
New Hope Elementary
Federal NCES profile for New Hope Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370348002313
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Hope Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 12
- schools in Chapel Hill · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
New Hope Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Hope Elementary ranks #3 of 12 schools in Chapel Hill, NC.
School address
District: Orange County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370348002313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Hope Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Hope Elementary
New Hope Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, enrolling 528 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.3:1, New Hope Elementary is leaner than roughly 85% of North Carolina schools and 22% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 69.3% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 528 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 358 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (27%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Chapel Hill's public schools, it stands alongside North Chatham Elementary (588 students): New Hope Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 15.1:1).
Orange County Schools also operates Orange High (1,161 students) and Cedar Ridge High (1,148 students) alongside New Hope Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How New Hope Elementary compares
New Hope Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 5% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,085
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%
White 26.9%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, New Hope Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange County Schools, which includes New Hope Elementary.
$14,085
Per student
+17%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 48.0%
Federal 14.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How New Hope Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A L Stanback Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Efland Cheeks Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Park Elementary | Similar size | Lower 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
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Chapel Hill
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
North Chatham Elementary
Standard public school
588 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Fpg Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Woods Charter
Standard public school
515 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Mcdougle Elementary
Standard public school
497 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Rashkis Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Seawell Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~528 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Hope Elementary
How many students attend New Hope Elementary?
New Hope Elementary has 528 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chapel Hill, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hope Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hope Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 22% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Hope Elementary?
69.3% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment, in Chapel Hill, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Hope Elementary?
New Hope Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Hope Elementary rank among schools in Chapel Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, New Hope Elementary ranks #3 of 12 schools in Chapel Hill, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chapel Hill on the city page.
Is New Hope Elementary a good school?
New Hope Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Orange County Schools?
Besides New Hope Elementary, Orange County Schools also operates Orange High (1,161 students), Cedar Ridge High (1,148 students), and A L Stanback Middle (648 students). See the Orange County Schools district page for the complete list.
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