New Hope Elementary School

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New Hope Elementary School ranks 187 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

New Hope Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, Mississippi, serving 1,151 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Lowndes County School District.

While New Hope Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby Caledonia Elementary School, its academic performance, as measured by MAAP test proficiency rates, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 63.6% in 2023-2024, compared to the district's 73.5% and the state's 57.7%. New Hope's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 77 out of 402 Mississippi elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 187 out of 390 in 2023-2024. However, the school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 12.3 to 14.5 students per teacher.

New Hope Elementary School faces unique challenges, including an exceptionally high percentage of students (over 99%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While the school's performance is generally stronger than the lower-performing schools in the Columbus Municipal School District, it lags behind the higher-performing Caledonia Elementary School. Addressing the underlying factors that contribute to New Hope's academic challenges could be a key focus for the Lowndes County School District to improve outcomes for the students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

199 Enlow Road
Columbus, MS 39702

(662) 244-4760

District: Lowndes County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
187^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,220

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 1,151

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.7%

African American:

44.5%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Hope Elementary School ranks better than 52.1% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Lowndes County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details New Hope Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lowndes County School District. Racial makeup is: White (52.7%), African American (44.5%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lowndes County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Hope Elementary School is 12.3. 1 elementary schools in the Lowndes County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare New Hope Elementary School employs 93.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Hope Elementary School is $8,220. 1 elementary schools in the Lowndes County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lowndes County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowndes County School District 46^th of 130 Mississippi 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	MS State Percentile
2008	64.51	134^th	394	66.0%
2009	54.43	186^th	392	52.6%
2010	65.01	137^th	403	66.0%
2011	62.93	159^th	418	62.0%
2012	69.04	125^th	414	69.8%
2013	75.77	91^st	408	77.7%
2014	82.10	48^th	394	87.8%
2015	75.52	77^th	402	80.8%
2016	62.77	149^th	394	62.2%
2017	55.45	171^st	406	57.9%
2018	63.77	147^th	404	63.6%
2019	66.10	130^th	397	67.3%
2021	63.73	132^nd	381	65.4%
2022	64.29	135^th	382	64.7%
2023	59.45	147^th	377	61.0%
2024	52.71	187^th	390	52.1%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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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	Total
1990	975	365	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1340
1991	1030	397	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1427
1992	1046	385	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	1432
1993	1052	379	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	1433
1994	1067	413	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	1481
1995	1025	450	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1476
1996	1025	450	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1476
1997	1009	469	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1479
1998	997	502	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	1503
1999	979	490	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	1478
2000	964	469	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	1444
2001	959	428	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	1392
2002	886	390	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	1290
2003	886	390	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	1290
2004	890	423	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	1326
2005	878	431	6	6	1	n/a	n/a	1322
2006	874	464	6	9	1	n/a	n/a	1354
2007	842	463	4	14	2	n/a	n/a	1325
2008	824	475	4	8	2	n/a	n/a	1313
2009	800	465	2	12	3	0	0	1282
2010	770	396	2	7	1	0	0	1176
2011	723	378	8	8	1	1	2	1121
2012	669	380	8	8	4	2	1	1072
2013	676	377	6	10	5	0	11	1085
2014	696	359	7	12	3	0	20	1097
2015	703	410	6	10	3	0	31	1163
2016	660	436	8	9	0	0	26	1139
2017	640	444	5	4	0	3	33	1129
2018	655	424	5	10	3	4	27	1128
2019	653	456	5	13	0	3	26	1156
2020	656	479	4	11	0	2	14	1166
2021	606	440	4	8	0	1	12	1071
2022	654	479	4	6	0	0	21	1164
2023	607	512	3	6	2	0	21	1151

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
1990	1340	61.2	21.8	n/a
1991	1427	64.7	22.0	n/a
1992	1432	69.4	20.6	39.3
1993	1433	71.9	19.9	40
1994	1481	75.8	19.5	38.2
1995	1476	76.7	19.2	40.1
1996	1476	76.7	19.2	40.1
1997	1479	78.3	18.9	38.9
1998	1503	80.3	18.7	41.8
1999	1478	82.0	18.0	47.6
2000	1444	82.6	17.5	49.7
2001	1392	83.9	16.6	50.4
2002	1290	73.7	17.5	49.4
2003	1290	73.7	17.5	49.4
2004	1326	71.3	18.6	45.2
2005	1322	76.5	17.3	48.4
2006	1354	72.5	18.7	46
2007	1325	76.1	17.4	49.3
2008	1313	76.2	17.2	50.5
2009	1282	71.0	18.1	53.7
2010	1176	70.7	16.6	54.2
2011	1121	78.6	14.2	54.3
2012	1072	69.6	15.3	58.6
2013	1085	67.2	16.1	59.3
2014	1097	70.2	15.6	57.3
2015	1163	74.0	15.7	47.4
2016	1139	75.0	15.1	63.8
2017	1129	70.3	16.0	69.1
2018	1128	75.0	15.0	59.7
2019	1156	74.5	15.5	64
2020	1166	70.2	16.5	66.3
2021	1071	74.8	14.3	99.7
2022	1164	79.8	14.5	99.7
2023	1151	93.5	12.3	99.7

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
1990	1340	61.2	21.8	n/a
1991	1427	64.7	22.0	n/a
1992	1432	69.4	20.6	39.3
1993	1433	71.9	19.9	40
1994	1481	75.8	19.5	38.2
1995	1476	76.7	19.2	40.1
1996	1476	76.7	19.2	40.1
1997	1479	78.3	18.9	38.9
1998	1503	80.3	18.7	41.8
1999	1478	82.0	18.0	47.6
2000	1444	82.6	17.5	49.7
2001	1392	83.9	16.6	50.4
2002	1290	73.7	17.5	49.4
2003	1290	73.7	17.5	49.4
2004	1326	71.3	18.6	45.2
2005	1322	76.5	17.3	48.4
2006	1354	72.5	18.7	46
2007	1325	76.1	17.4	49.3
2008	1313	76.2	17.2	50.5
2009	1282	71.0	18.1	53.7
2010	1176	70.7	16.6	54.2
2011	1121	78.6	14.2	54.3
2012	1072	69.6	15.3	58.6
2013	1085	67.2	16.1	59.3
2014	1097	70.2	15.6	57.3
2015	1163	74.0	15.7	47.4
2016	1139	75.0	15.1	63.8
2017	1129	70.3	16.0	69.1
2018	1128	75.0	15.0	59.7
2019	1156	74.5	15.5	64
2020	1166	70.2	16.5	66.3
2021	1071	74.8	14.3	99.7
2022	1164	79.8	14.5	99.7
2023	1151	93.5	12.3	99.7

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)
2019	$697 (8.5%)	$7,523 (91.5%)	$8,220

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Hope Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 130^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 147^th of 377 Elementary schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Hope Elementary School)	45.8	47.6	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County School District)	54.9	60	5.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hope Elementary School)	56.6	50	6.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County School District)	57.7	63.7	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Hope Elementary School)	54.8	53.1	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County School District)	60.9	58.6	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hope Elementary School)	58.5	57.9	0.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County School District)	63.8	63.5	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Hope Elementary School)	54.2	60.5	6.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County School District)	56.5	65	8.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hope Elementary School)	52	56.4	4.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County School District)	55.7	65.3	9.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (New Hope Elementary School)	48	57.9	9.9%
5th Grade Science (Lowndes County School District)	55.5	67.9	12.4%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1156	1151	0.4%
African American	456	512	12.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	13	6	53.8%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	653	607	7%
Two or More Races	26	21	19.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64%	99.7%	35.7%

Schools Near New Hope Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP 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	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Hope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	199 Enlow Road	Columbus	39702	Lowndes County	Lowndes County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 244-4760	1,151	94	12.3	99.7%	607 (52.7%)	512 (44.5%)	6 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.8%)	52.7	187^th of 390 public elementary schools	52.1%		59.5	147^th of 377 public elementary schools	61.0%	40	63.6	63.3	47.0		40.6	55.9	49.5		62.7	$8,220	$697	$7,523
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	225 Airline Road	Columbus	39702	Lowndes County	Columbus Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 241-7140	236	19	12.1	100.0%	5 (2.1%)	226 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	35.2	262^nd of 390 public elementary schools	32.8%		15.9	334^th of 377 public elementary schools	11.4%	72	48.8	45.9	41.7		40.9	29.7	41.6		69.4	$8,581	$1,170	$7,412
Sale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	520 Warpath Road	Columbus	39702	Lowndes County	Columbus Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 241-7260	275	20	13.7	100.0%	7 (2.5%)	259 (94.2%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	26.9	297^th of 390 public elementary schools	23.8%		21.7	314^th of 377 public elementary schools	16.7%	17	34.8	34.2	41.3		26.1	21.1	45.6		69.5	$8,471	$1,181	$7,290
Stokes Beard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	311 Martin Luther King Dr.	Columbus	39701	Lowndes County	Columbus Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 241-7270	365	29	12.6	100.0%	3 (0.8%)	353 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	21.3	320^th of 390 public elementary schools	17.9%		13.6	343^rd of 377 public elementary schools	9.0%	23	29.3	51.3	38.9		13.8	32.5	33.4		61.1	$8,155	$1,163	$6,993
Franklin Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	501 N Third Avenue	Columbus	39701	Lowndes County	Columbus Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 241-7150	261	19	13.5	100.0%	14 (5.4%)	230 (88.1%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)	19.7	335^th of 390 public elementary schools	14.1%		30.6	278^th of 377 public elementary schools	26.3%	57	34.2	30.6	26.2		29.0	47.2	31.0		57.2	$8,687	$1,285	$7,402
Cook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2217 N Seventh Street	Columbus	39705	Lowndes County	Columbus Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 241-7180	388	34	11.4	100.0%	20 (5.2%)	334 (86.1%)	14 (3.6%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	27.6	294^th of 390 public elementary schools	24.6%		29	285^th of 377 public elementary schools	24.4%	9	49.1	36.9	27.6		50.8	43.9	25.8		55.2	$9,206	$1,525	$7,681
West Lowndes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 Gilmer Wilburn Road	Columbus	39701	Lowndes County	Lowndes County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 244-5050	234	27	8.6	100.0%	8 (3.4%)	222 (94.9%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.4	225^th of 390 public elementary schools	42.3%		38.1	245^th of 377 public elementary schools	35.0%	20	67.6	41.6	30.3	32.0	35.1	29.2	51.6	56.0	75.8	$11,088	$842	$10,246
Caledonia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9509 Wolfe Road	Caledonia	39740	Lowndes County	Lowndes County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 356-2050	1,060	81	13.0	99.7%	829 (78.2%)	161 (15.2%)	29 (2.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (3.6%)	89.5	25^th of 390 public elementary schools	93.6%		90.9	17^th of 377 public elementary schools	95.5%	8	85.3	76.7	65.8		76.5	80.5	76.7		83.7	$8,166	$561	$7,605

Frequently Asked Questions about New Hope Elementary School

Is New Hope Elementary School a good school?

New Hope Elementary School ranks 187^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of New Hope Elementary School?

Students at New Hope Elementary School are 53% White, 44% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What district is New Hope Elementary School in?

Lowndes County School District

How many students attend New Hope Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,151 students attended New Hope Elementary School.

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