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Spring Hope Elementary

Elementary School · Nash County Public Schools · Spring Hope, NC

A Nash County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

401 McLean Street, Spring Hope, NC 27882

  • Math 51% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 48% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.6% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.8% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-12.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.2 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$12,350
Chronic Absenteeism26.5%

Students at Spring Hope Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency51%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
21%
ELA
28%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
9%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
9%
ELA
20%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
51%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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

92.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Spring Hope Elementary 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$55,972

Median home value

$161,700

Median rent

$822/mo

College educated

14%

Homeownership

68%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27882; 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 in Nash County Public Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bailey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–5Not available569Compare →
Coopers ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–5Not available618Compare →
M B Hubbard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.4K–5Not available411Compare →
Middlesex ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–5Not available353Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Nash County Public Schools

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#15 of 27
District spending per student
$12,350NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Spring Hope Elementary is listed in Nash County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spring Hope Elementary

Spring Hope Elementary is a public elementary school in Spring Hope, NC, part of Nash County Public Schools, serving approximately 362 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,917 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spring Hope Elementary

What grades does Spring Hope Elementary serve?

Spring Hope Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Spring Hope Elementary?

Spring Hope Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Hope Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Spring Hope Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spring Hope Elementary rank in NC?

Spring Hope Elementary ranks #1,917 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Spring Hope Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Spring Hope Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Spring Hope Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Hope Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Spring Hope Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Spring Hope Elementary a Title I school?

No, Spring Hope Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Hope Elementary?

92.3% of students at Spring Hope Elementary 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
362
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Nash County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.5%
Area population (ZIP 27882)
8,629
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
41.5
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 27882; 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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