New Hope Elementary School

whitfield.k12.ga.us

511 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

New Hope Elementary School, located in Dalton, Georgia, is part of the Whitfield County School District. The school serves a diverse student population in the northwest Georgia area, focusing on creating a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. As a public institution, it operates under the district’s broader mission to provide high-quality educational opportunities that prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Whitfield County community, maintaining a focus on strong parent-teacher partnerships and inclusive classroom settings. By utilizing the resources of the district, New Hope Elementary offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and social growth. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or faculty resources, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [whitfield.k12.ga.us](http://whitfield.k12.ga.us).

511

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Hope Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	174
Black	18
Asian	6
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
285 (55.8%)
Hispanic
174 (34.1%)
Two or More
26 (5.1%)
Black
18 (3.5%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Whitfield County
Phone:	(706)673-3180
Website:	http://whitfield.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	462
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 80

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 85