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New Hope Elementary School

4826 Packhouse Rd
Wilson, NC 27896
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Hope Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Hope Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

New Hope Elementary School's student population of 453 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres

School Rankings

New Hope Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Hope Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#230 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(21-22)
80-84%
51%
65-69%
50%
90-94%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
21%
25%
White
49%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wilson County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Hope Elementary School's ranking?
New Hope Elementary School is ranked #230 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are New Hope Elementary School often compared to?
New Hope Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John W Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend New Hope Elementary School?
453 students attend New Hope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of New Hope Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Hope Elementary School?
New Hope Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Hope Elementary School offer ?
New Hope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Hope Elementary School part of?
New Hope Elementary School is part of Wilson County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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