Very Good
#515 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 38% in state
Good Hope Elementary School
Elementary School · Cullman County · Cullman, AL
A Cullman County elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
204 Good Hope School Rd, Cullman, AL 35057
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 93% vs AL 91% (2024)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Good Hope Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 55 points since 2020, reaching 93% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Good Hope Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,682/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cullman), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,054
Median home value
$191,300
Median rent
$845/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullman Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 2–6 | 5.0 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Cold Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 504 | Compare → |
| Fairview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 587 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cullman County
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #10 of 25
- District spending per student
- $11,821NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Good Hope Elementary School is listed in Cullman County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Good Hope Elementary School
Good Hope Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cullman, AL, part of Cullman County, serving approximately 368 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #515 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Good Hope Elementary School
What grades does Good Hope Elementary School serve?
Good Hope Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Good Hope Elementary School?
Good Hope Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Hope Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Good Hope Elementary School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Good Hope Elementary School rank in AL?
Good Hope Elementary School ranks #515 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Good Hope Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Good Hope Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Good Hope Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Good Hope Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Good Hope Elementary School a charter school?
No, Good Hope Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Good Hope Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Good Hope Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Good Hope Elementary School?
67.4% of students at Good Hope Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cullman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (256) 734-3824
- Area population (ZIP 35057)
- 15,514
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 40
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35057; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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