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#441 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 17% in state

Hopewell Elementary School

Elementary School · Randolph County School System · Trinity, NC

A Randolph County School System elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6294 Welborn Road, Trinity, NC 27370

  • Math 81% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency81.2% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.7% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+17.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.1 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+24.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$11,457
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Hopewell Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency81%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
59%
2025
Math
81%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hopewell 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,893

Median home value

$172,600

Median rent

$904/mo

College educated

19.3%

Homeownership

86.6%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27370; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trinity Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0K–52.6 mi424Compare →
Thomasville PrimaryEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–33.0 mi756Compare →
Liberty Drive ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.84–53.3 mi342Compare →
Trindale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–53.7 mi389Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Randolph County School System

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#1 of 32
District spending per student
$11,457NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hopewell Elementary School is listed in Randolph County School System; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hopewell Elementary School

Hopewell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Trinity, NC, part of Randolph County School System, serving approximately 714 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #441 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hopewell Elementary School

What grades does Hopewell Elementary School serve?

Hopewell Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Hopewell Elementary School?

Hopewell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 714 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hopewell Elementary School rank in NC?

Hopewell Elementary School ranks #441 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Hopewell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hopewell 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 Hopewell Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hopewell Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hopewell Elementary School a charter school?

No, Hopewell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hopewell Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Hopewell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hopewell Elementary School?

99.6% of students at Hopewell 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 – 5th
Enrollment
714
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Randolph County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
Area population (ZIP 27370)
15,223
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
42.2
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 NC · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • 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 27370; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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