- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Siler City, NC
Silk Hope School
Federal NCES profile for Silk Hope School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370075000316
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silk Hope School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Siler City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Silk Hope School has class sizes smaller than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silk Hope School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Siler City, NC.
School address
District: Chatham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370075000316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Silk Hope School held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370075000316 · Siler City, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 12.8:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaforth High (1,088 students)
Silk Hope School held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Silk Hope School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seaforth High
Seaforth High
1,088 students
- Jordan Matthew
Jordan Matthews High
848 students
- Margaret B. Po
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
736 students
- Chatham Grove
Chatham Grove Elementary
683 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
634 students
- This school 281
Silk Hope School
281 students
What this shows Silk Hope School reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silk Hope School compares
Silk Hope School 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 32% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 6.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Silk Hope School is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chatham County Schools reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silk Hope School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Matthews High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret B. Pollard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatham Grove Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silk Hope School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Siler City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silk Hope School
How many students attend Silk Hope School?
Silk Hope School has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Siler City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silk Hope School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silk Hope School is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Silk Hope School?
44.6% of students at Silk Hope School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silk Hope School?
The largest demographic group at Silk Hope School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Siler City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silk Hope School?
Silk Hope School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Silk Hope School rank among schools in Siler City?
By Resource Investment Index, Silk Hope School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Siler City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Siler City on the city page.
What other schools are in Chatham County Schools?
Besides Silk Hope School, Chatham County Schools also operates Seaforth High (1,088 students), Jordan Matthews High (848 students), and Margaret B. Pollard Middle (736 students). See the Chatham County Schools district page for the complete list.