Silk Hope School

7945 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd
Siler City, NC 27344

www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/sihos

281 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Silk Hope School, located in Siler City, North Carolina, is a K-8 public school that serves as a cornerstone of the rural Chatham County community. As part of the Chatham County Schools district, the institution is known for its close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere, often drawing on its historical roots as a centerpiece of the Silk Hope area. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and active parental involvement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by building a strong foundation in core subjects, supported by various extracurricular activities and athletics. Because of its K-8 structure, Silk Hope offers a unique continuity of care, allowing teachers and staff to build long-term relationships with students as they progress through their formative years. For families in the area, the school is frequently highlighted for its sense of community spirit and its commitment to maintaining small-town values within a modern educational framework.

281

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silk Hope School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	60
Black	19
Asian	1
Two or More	23

White
178 (63.3%)
Hispanic
60 (21.4%)
Two or More
23 (8.2%)
Black
19 (6.8%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Chatham County Schools
Phone:	(919)742-3911
Website:	http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/sihos
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
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 7

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 28

Grade 8 27