New Hope Elementary

1900 New Hope Church Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

www.orangecountyfirst.com/nh/

548 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

New Hope Elementary School is a public school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, operating as part of the Orange County Schools district. Serving a community-focused mission, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development for its students. Its location on New Hope Church Road places it within a suburban setting that aims to provide a stable and nurturing atmosphere for children in their formative elementary years.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with North Carolina state standards while promoting student engagement through various classroom activities. By maintaining a connection to the broader Orange County school system, New Hope Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives intended to prepare students for middle school success. Parents and community members interested in specific updates regarding programs, faculty, or school events can find additional information through the district’s official website.

548

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Hope Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	272
Black	49
Asian	4
Two or More	51

Hispanic
272 (49.6 %)
White
172 (31.4 %)
Two or More
51 (9.3 %)
Black
49 (8.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Orange County Schools
Phone:	(919)942-9696
Website:	http://www.orangecountyfirst.com/nh/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	523
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 84