Excellent
#318 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 17% in state
Hope Elementary School
Elementary School · Flat Rock-hawcreek School Corp · Hope, IN
A Flat Rock-hawcreek School Corp elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9575 N SR 9, Hope, IN 47246
- Math 50% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hope Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low28/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,106
Median home value
$165,300
Median rent
$1,088/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47246; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Flat Rock-hawcreek School Corp
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hope Elementary School is listed in Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hope Elementary School
Hope Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hope, IN, part of Flat Rock-hawcreek School Corp, serving approximately 513 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #318 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hope Elementary School
What grades does Hope Elementary School serve?
Hope Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Hope Elementary School?
Hope Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hope Elementary School rank in IN?
Hope Elementary School ranks #318 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Hope Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hope Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Hope Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hope Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hope Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hope Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hope Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hope Elementary School?
53.6% of students at 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bartholomew County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (812) 546-5001
- Area population (ZIP 47246)
- 4,142
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 47246; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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