NEW HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
New Hope Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Gaston County Schools school district, located in Gastonia, NC with about 491 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 27 teachers, New Hope Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
New Hope Elementary, located at 137 Stowe Road in Gastonia, North Carolina, is a public school operating under the Gaston County Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience aimed at preparing children for success in their future educational endeavors. As a part of a larger district, New Hope Elementary follows the standard North Carolina curriculum while striving to foster a positive, supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.
The school is deeply integrated into the Gastonia community, emphasizing the importance of home-school partnerships to enhance student achievement. Through its website (http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/newhope), parents and guardians can access essential resources, including school calendars, faculty contacts, and updates on district policies. By combining classroom instruction with community engagement, New Hope Elementary aims to develop the social, emotional, and academic potential of every student who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact New Hope Elementary at (704) 836-9112 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gastonia, NC 28056-8560
(704) 836-9112
NEW HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Gastonia, NC with about 491 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gaston County Schools
- Total Students:
- 491
- Teachers:
- 27.8
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 491 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.0%
- Black or African American
- 10.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.1%
- Asian
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.