SILK HOPE SCHOOL

Silk Hope School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chatham County Schools school district, located in Siler City, NC with about 377 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Silk Hope School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Silk Hope School, located in Siler City, North Carolina, is a K-8 public school that serves as a cornerstone of the rural Chatham County community. As part of the Chatham County Schools district, the institution is known for its close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere, often drawing on its historical roots as a centerpiece of the Silk Hope area. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and active parental involvement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by building a strong foundation in core subjects, supported by various extracurricular activities and athletics. Because of its K-8 structure, Silk Hope offers a unique continuity of care, allowing teachers and staff to build long-term relationships with students as they progress through their formative years. For families in the area, the school is frequently highlighted for its sense of community spirit and its commitment to maintaining small-town values within a modern educational framework.

For more information, contact Silk Hope School at (919) 742-3911 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7945 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd
Siler City, NC 27344-9551
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SILK HOPE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Siler City, NC with about 377 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
377
Teachers:
24.53
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 377 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SILK HOPE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
72.7%
Hispanic/Latino
15.9%
Two or more races
6.1%
Black or African American
4.2%
Asian
1.1%

Female
52.0%
Male
48.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.