Hope Valley Elementary

www.hopevalley.dpsnc.net/

627 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hope Valley Elementary, located in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Durham, North Carolina, is a public school within the Durham Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus environment emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing rigorous instructional standards with social-emotional learning to ensure students are prepared for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is particularly noted for its active and engaged parent-teacher association (PTA), which plays a significant role in enriching the student experience through various extracurricular activities, community events, and fundraising efforts. Hope Valley offers a variety of programs designed to support diverse learning needs, including initiatives that promote literacy and student leadership. Its location in a mature, residential area of Durham helps create a "neighborhood school" atmosphere, making it a cornerstone of the local community.

627

Total Students

50.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hope Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	255
Black	165
Asian	20
Two or More	41
American Indian	2

Hispanic
255 (40.7 %)
Black
165 (26.3 %)
White
144 (23.0 %)
Two or More
41 (6.5 %)
Asian
20 (3.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3980
Website:	http://www.hopevalley.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	536
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

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hope Valley Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	114
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	114
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hope Valley Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	329	52.5%
Male	298	47.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)