- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Hope, NC
Spring Hope Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spring Hope Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370327001356
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Hope Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 378
- students enrolled
Spring Hope Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Nash County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370327001356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Spring Hope Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 370327001356 · Spring Hope, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 17.2:1 · 88.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Nash High (1,048 students)
Spring Hope Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Spring Hope Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash High
1,048 students
- Northern Nash
Northern Nash High
1,035 students
- Rocky Mount Hi
Rocky Mount High
1,023 students
- Red Oak Middle
Red Oak Middle
840 students
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash Middle
795 students
- This school 378
Spring Hope Elementary
378 students
What this shows Spring Hope Elementary reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Hope Elementary compares
Spring 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 34% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$12,350
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.2%
African American 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Spring Hope Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nash County Public Schools reports $12,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Hope Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nash High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Nash High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mount High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Nash Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Hope Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Hope Elementary
How many students attend Spring Hope Elementary?
Spring Hope Elementary has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring Hope, NC. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Hope Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Hope Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Hope Elementary?
88.4% of students at Spring Hope Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Hope Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spring Hope Elementary is White at 36.2% of enrollment, in Spring Hope, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Hope Elementary?
Spring Hope Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in Nash County Public Schools?
Besides Spring Hope Elementary, Nash County Public Schools also operates Southern Nash High (1,048 students), Northern Nash High (1,035 students), and Rocky Mount High (1,023 students). See the Nash County Public Schools district page for the complete list.