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#374 of 863 schools in MS
Top 43% in state
New Hope Elementary School
Elementary School · Lowndes Co School Dist · Columbus, MS
A Lowndes Co School Dist elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
199 ENLOW ROAD, Columbus, MS 39702
- Math 52% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Hope Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where New 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average634/100K
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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
$54,938
Median home value
$142,900
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Caledonia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 1,082 | Compare → |
| West Lowndes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 253 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lowndes Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,059NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Hope Elementary School is listed in LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Hope Elementary School
New Hope Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, MS, part of Lowndes Co School Dist, serving approximately 1,199 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #374 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Hope Elementary School
What grades does New Hope Elementary School serve?
New Hope Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend New Hope Elementary School?
New Hope Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hope Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hope Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Hope Elementary School rank in MS?
New Hope Elementary School ranks #374 of 863 schools in MS.
What is New Hope Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Hope Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 New Hope Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Hope Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Hope Elementary School a charter school?
No, New Hope Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Hope Elementary School a Title I school?
No, New Hope Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Hope Elementary School?
72.7% of students at New 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 1,199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lowndes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (662) 244-4760
- Area population (ZIP 39702)
- 23,536
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39702; 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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