New Hope Elementary

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/newhope

571 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

571

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Hope Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	405
Hispanic	59
Black	60
Asian	18
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
405 (70.9%)
Black
60 (10.5%)
Hispanic
59 (10.3%)
Two or More
28 (4.9%)
Asian
18 (3.2%)
American Indian
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:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)836-9112
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/newhope
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 90

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for New Hope Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	100
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	101
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for New Hope Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	263	46.1%
Male	308	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)