New Hope Elementary

www.vcs.k12.nc.us/newhope

130 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

New Hope Elementary School is a public institution located in Henderson, North Carolina, serving the surrounding Vance County community. As part of the Vance County Schools district, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school aims to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development, preparing students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school’s website reflects its role as a key community hub, providing parents and guardians with essential resources such as academic calendars, district policies, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a connection between the classroom and the home, New Hope Elementary strives to engage families in the educational process. Situated on NC Highway 39, the school serves as a central educational pillar for the rural and suburban families of Henderson, prioritizing student achievement and the cultivation of a positive school culture.

130

Total Students

7.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Hope Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	13
Black	96
Asian	1
Two or More	9

Black
96 (73.8%)
Hispanic
13 (10.0%)
White
11 (8.5%)
Two or More
9 (6.9%)
Asian
1 (0.8%)

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:	Vance County Schools
Phone:	(252)438-6549
Website:	http://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/newhope
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
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 18

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 16