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New Hope Elementary School

5300 Main Dr
New Hope, AL 35760
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 569 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, New Hope Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20% in AL
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Hope Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

New Hope Elementary School's student population of 569 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

New Hope Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Hope Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#209 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
47%
29%
59%
47%
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
4%
32%
White
76%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Hope Elementary School's ranking?
New Hope Elementary School is ranked #209 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend New Hope Elementary School?
569 students attend New Hope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of New Hope Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Hope Elementary School?
New Hope Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Hope Elementary School offer ?
New Hope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Hope Elementary School part of?
New Hope Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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