- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Comming, GA
New Hope Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for New Hope Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130222004436
👥 S:T ratio 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Hope Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,175
- students enrolled
New Hope Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222004436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+124 students YoY
New Hope Elementary School grew from 1,019 students in 2022-23 to 1,143 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 65.1 → 72.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+124 students YoY 130222004436 · Comming, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,175 enr · 18.1:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert High School (3,249 students)
New Hope Elementary School grew from 1,019 students in 2022-23 to 1,143 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE added 65.1 → 72.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
New Hope Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lambert High S
Lambert High School
3,249 students
- South Forsyth
South Forsyth High School
2,634 students
- Denmark High S
Denmark High School
2,527 students
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High School
2,503 students
- Forsyth Centra
Forsyth Central High School
2,457 students
- This school 1,175
New Hope Elementary School
1,175 students
What this shows New Hope Elementary School reports 1,175 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Hope Elementary School compares
New Hope Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 86% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,175 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,175
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Georgia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,993
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.
Student demographics
Asian 54.4%
White 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, New Hope Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
District finance for Forsyth County reports $11,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Hope Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Hope Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,175 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about New Hope Elementary School
How many students attend New Hope Elementary School?
New Hope Elementary School has 1,175 students enrolled. It is a public school in Comming, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,019 (2022-23) → 1,143 (2023-24), up 124.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hope Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hope Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Hope Elementary School?
8.3% of students at New Hope Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Hope Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at New Hope Elementary School is Asian at 54.4% of enrollment, in Comming, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Hope Elementary School?
New Hope Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Forsyth County?
Besides New Hope Elementary School, Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students), South Forsyth High School (2,634 students), and Denmark High School (2,527 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.