New Hope Elementary School

Q: Is New Hope Elementary School a good school?

New Hope Elementary School ranks 316 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

New Hope Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dalton, Georgia, serving 511 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Whitfield County school district, which is ranked 88 out of 203 districts in the state.

New Hope Elementary consistently outperforms the Whitfield County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment, with 56.1% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 45.4% in Whitfield County and 48.2% statewide. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25-35% of Georgia elementary schools over the past several years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, New Hope has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.9 to 14.3 over the past three school years, which is lower than nearby schools in the Whitfield County district.

Despite serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 54.29% to 63.8% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years, New Hope Elementary has continued to achieve strong academic outcomes. When compared to other Whitfield County and Dalton Public Schools, New Hope consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency, statewide ranking, and student-teacher ratio, making it a standout elementary school in the region.

Detail:

Public K-5

1175 New Hope Rd NW
Dalton, GA 30720

(706) 673-3180

District: Whitfield County

SchoolDigger Rank:
316^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,601

Students who attend New Hope Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	New Hope Middle School
High:	Northwest Whitfield County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 492

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.2%

Hispanic:

29.9%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Hope Elementary School ranks better than 74.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Whitfield County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.2%), Hispanic (29.9%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Hope Elementary School is 14, which is the highest among 13 elementary schools in the Whitfield County School District! (See more...)

Compare New Hope Elementary School employs 34.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Hope Elementary School is $9,601, which is the lowest among 13 elementary schools in the Whitfield County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

New Hope Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Whitfield County:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitfield County 88^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Hope Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	71.39	330^th	1101	70.0%
2007	72.85	300^th	1125	73.3%
2008	72.67	279^th	1134	75.4%
2009	67.46	381^st	1133	66.4%
2010	70.84	356^th	1183	69.9%
2011	69.09	413^th	1212	65.9%
2012	63.07	520^th	1201	56.7%
2013	60.92	584^th	1225	52.3%
2014	71.93	366^th	1231	70.3%
2015	58.97	450^th	1240	63.7%
2016	61.08	424^th	1233	65.6%
2017	55.65	473^rd	1205	60.7%
2018	50.76	549^th	1209	54.6%
2019	60.05	454^th	1234	63.2%
2021	54.95	497^th	1214	59.1%
2022	63.19	418^th	1244	66.4%
2023	64.64	403^rd	1242	67.6%
2024	72.24	316^th	1248	74.7%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, January 6, 2018

We just moved here from metro-Atlanta and I couldn't be happier with the education that my children are receiving at NHE! The staff is friendly and caring, amazing programs and activities are available, and the community is fantastic! My 8 year old son is given the opportunity for Advanced math and reading along with pull-out gifted services--this is much more than he was given in his old school! I am thankful for a great school and a fantastic place to raise my kids. Close Quote

by a citizen
Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Grandson goes here and absolutely loves it. Great teachers,new school,responsible and respected staff. Highly rated in community. Close Quote

Enrollment information for New Hope Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	506	20	2	105	0	n/a	n/a	0	633
2002	488	24	4	76	0	n/a	n/a	0	592
2003	488	24	4	76	0	n/a	n/a	0	592
2004	501	30	9	82	0	n/a	n/a	0	622
2005	490	15	10	104	1	n/a	n/a	39	659
2006	495	17	11	134	0	n/a	n/a	40	697
2007	436	17	10	143	0	n/a	n/a	29	635
2008	426	13	13	149	0	n/a	n/a	32	633
2009	425	12	13	146	0	n/a	n/a	28	624
2010	398	7	14	177	4	0	21	0	621
2011	363	4	17	190	2	0	19	0	595
2012	352	5	17	184	1	0	21	0	580
2013	348	7	17	200	2	0	29	0	603
2014	371	5	15	194	3	0	21	0	609
2015	378	9	18	212	1	0	24	0	642
2016	382	5	14	200	0	0	31	0	632
2017	387	7	12	172	0	0	29	0	607
2018	378	3	12	184	0	0	32	0	609
2019	368	9	13	169	0	0	27	0	586
2020	336	9	10	176	0	0	28	0	559
2021	335	9	4	163	1	0	24	0	536
2022	324	13	7	168	3	0	24	0	539
2023	305	11	4	162	2	0	27	0	511
2024	301	13	4	147	1	0	26	0	492

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New Hope Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	633	33.5	18.9	47.7
2002	592	36.0	16.4	43.8
2003	592	36.0	16.4	43.8
2004	622	37.5	16.6	43.9
2005	659	41.7	15.8	49.2
2006	697	46.6	15.0	51.3
2007	635	41.4	15.3	49
2008	633	42.5	14.9	51.6
2009	624	41.0	15.2	57.4
2010	621	39.4	15.7	58.8
2011	595	36.7	16.2	57.6
2012	580	42.0	13.8	59.1
2013	603	41.8	14.4	62.4
2014	609	41.8	14.5	60.8
2015	642	40.0	16.0	59.5
2016	632	42.0	15.0	59.5
2017	607	40.5	14.9	60.5
2018	609	40.6	15.0	55.5
2019	586	38.0	15.4	51.7
2020	559	37.0	15.1	56.7
2021	536	37.3	14.3	54.3
2022	539	39.4	13.6	n/a
2023	511	39.4	12.9	63.8
2024	492	34.9	14.0	72.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio New Hope Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	633	33.5	18.9	47.7
2002	592	36.0	16.4	43.8
2003	592	36.0	16.4	43.8
2004	622	37.5	16.6	43.9
2005	659	41.7	15.8	49.2
2006	697	46.6	15.0	51.3
2007	635	41.4	15.3	49
2008	633	42.5	14.9	51.6
2009	624	41.0	15.2	57.4
2010	621	39.4	15.7	58.8
2011	595	36.7	16.2	57.6
2012	580	42.0	13.8	59.1
2013	603	41.8	14.4	62.4
2014	609	41.8	14.5	60.8
2015	642	40.0	16.0	59.5
2016	632	42.0	15.0	59.5
2017	607	40.5	14.9	60.5
2018	609	40.6	15.0	55.5
2019	586	38.0	15.4	51.7
2020	559	37.0	15.1	56.7
2021	536	37.3	14.3	54.3
2022	539	39.4	13.6	n/a
2023	511	39.4	12.9	63.8
2024	492	34.9	14.0	72.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for New Hope Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$762 (8.3%)	$8,455 (91.7%)	$9,217
2018	$483 (5.3%)	$8,563 (94.7%)	$9,046
2019	$562 (5.9%)	$9,039 (94.1%)	$9,601

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Hope Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 454^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 403^rd of 1242 Elementary schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Hope Elementary School)	38	67.9	29.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield County)	42.7	35	7.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hope Elementary School)	63.3	54.3	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whitfield County)	53.1	43.2	9.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Hope Elementary School)	49.1	42	7.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield County)	39.5	32.5	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hope Elementary School)	62.7	43	19.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whitfield County)	49.6	41.3	8.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Hope Elementary School)	54	43.4	10.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield County)	42.8	35	7.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hope Elementary School)	40.7	34.9	5.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Whitfield County)	37.9	32.1	5.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (New Hope Elementary School)	38.9	41	2.1%
5th Grade Science (Whitfield County)	40.8	34.5	6.3%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	586	511	12.8%
African American	9	11	22.2%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	13	4	69.2%
Hispanic	169	162	4.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	368	305	17.1%
Two or More Races	27	27
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.7%	63.8%	12.1%

Schools Near New Hope Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Hope Elementary School	Public	K-5	1175 New Hope Rd NW	Dalton	30720	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 673-3180	492	35	14.0	72.8%	301 (61.2%)	13 (2.6%)	147 (29.9%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.3%)	72.2	316^th of 1248 public elementary schools	74.7%		64.6	403^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	67.6%	87	46.4	51.2	56.1	59.5	51.2	51.9	48.1	$9,601	$562	$9,039
Varnell Elementary School	Public	K-5	3900 Cleveland Rd	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 694-3471	389	29	13.4	73.3%	227 (58.4%)	4 (1.0%)	134 (34.4%)	9 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	51	555^th of 1248 public elementary schools	55.5%		54.5	512^th of 1242 public elementary schools	58.8%	43	45.6	25.0	37.3	54.4	51.5	41.3	36.0	$10,594	$551	$10,044
Pleasant Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2725 Cleveland Hwy	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 259-3920	443	34	12.8	85.8%	156 (35.2%)	11 (2.5%)	261 (58.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	62	435^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.1%		61.5	435^th of 1242 public elementary schools	65.0%		40.6	29.2	52.5	60.9	50.0	55.7	42.6	$11,009	$853	$10,156
Tunnel Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	203 E School St	Tunnel Hill	30755	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 673-4550	303	24	12.8	67.0%	221 (72.9%)	8 (2.6%)	64 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	75.2	283^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	77.3%		63.8	412^th of 1242 public elementary schools	66.8%	129	51.9	53.1	58.5	75.0	67.3	41.5	44.6	$11,337	$400	$10,937
Tiger Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	134 Rhea McClanahan Dr	Tunnel Hill	30755	Whitfield County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 935-9890	434	38	11.4	69.8%	366 (84.3%)	11 (2.5%)	29 (6.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.8%)	41.3	673^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	46.1%		41	671^st of 1242 public elementary schools	46.0%	2	23.0	36.8	40.0	18.9	51.5	38.6	40.0	$10,392	$525	$9,868
Park Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Hale Bowen Dr	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Dalton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 428-7700	583	52	11.1	88.2%	51 (8.7%)	19 (3.3%)	498 (85.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	48.6	577^th of 1248 public elementary schools	53.8%		48.2	569^th of 1242 public elementary schools	54.2%	8	35.6	37.1	60.0	45.3	34.0	34.3	31.4	$12,371	$1,152	$11,219
Westwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	708 Trammell St	Dalton	30720	Whitfield County	Dalton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 278-2809	596	46	13.0	64.9%	207 (34.7%)	43 (7.2%)	301 (50.5%)	24 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	15 (2.5%)	71.5	324^th of 1248 public elementary schools	74.0%		72	317^th of 1242 public elementary schools	74.5%	7	40.2	36.0	72.6	37.0	61.6	72.6	65.5	$10,918	$476	$10,442
Cohutta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	254 Wolfe St	Cohutta	30710	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 694-8812	294	22	13.4	69.0%	238 (81.0%)	2 (0.7%)	35 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.4%)	68.8	361^st of 1248 public elementary schools	71.1%		64.9	398^th of 1242 public elementary schools	68.0%	37	68.3	50.0	51.2	80.5	47.8	29.3	43.9	$11,293	$514	$10,779
City Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	405 School St	Dalton	30720	Whitfield County	Dalton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 278-8859	715	63	11.3	89.9%	111 (15.5%)	50 (7.0%)	502 (70.2%)	14 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (5.0%)	32.1	806^th of 1248 public elementary schools	35.4%		25.8	901^st of 1242 public elementary schools	27.5%	95	21.2	20.4	48.6	20.2	36.7	35.5	29.9	$10,822	$637	$10,185
Roan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1116 Roan St	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Dalton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 226-3225	447	39	11.6	88.8%	21 (4.7%)	23 (5.1%)	395 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	34	786^th of 1248 public elementary schools	37.0%		47	592^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	52.3%	194	11.1	42.9	36.5	23.8	42.9	19.0	41.3	$12,794	$599	$12,194

Frequently Asked Questions about New Hope Elementary School

What schools do graduates of New Hope Elementary School attend?

Students who attend New Hope Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : New Hope Middle School
High : Northwest Whitfield County High School

Is New Hope Elementary School a good school?

New Hope Elementary School ranks 316^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of New Hope Elementary School?

Students at New Hope Elementary School are 61% White, 30% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

How many students attend New Hope Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 492 students attended New Hope Elementary School.

What district is New Hope Elementary School in?

Whitfield County

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