New Hope Elementary

1900 New Hope Church Road

School District

Orange County
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 16, 2024

Our twins were part of the Dual Language program for their entire K-5 experience. They loved going to school, and their teachers. They got to participate in extra curricular activities like the Scholastic Book Fair, Science Extravaganza, Holiday Parade, and the Girls on the Run program. They had fantastic experiences with all their DL and Specials teachers, they loved that so many of their grade teachers were from Colombia. Our twins were also part of the AIG program at the school and have become avid readers.
Submitted by parent on December 12, 2022

I have two kids at New Hope Elementary school in Chapel Hill, one in kindergarten, the other in second grade; both are in the Spanish immersion program. They love the school, I love the school. They are learning Spanish quickly. They have a good and expanding Stem program with a junior Lego/Robotics and coding program I am impressed by. The PTA is strong, the library is amazing, and kids seem very happy.
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2022

Our child has been enrolled in the dual language program at New Hope. We are so happy with our experience at the school. The teachers are kind and communicative and what’s more— happy! They love their jobs. The administrative staff is great. We love the diversity and inclusion and feel so lucky that this school is right here in Orange County.
Submitted by parent on January 07, 2020

New Hope Elementary School teachers have been wonderful. I especially appreciate my student's teachers' quick responses to questions. The teachers present as good role models and eager learners themselves. Each teacher we've met has been an excellent communicator. The school offers a great book fair, a back-to-school party, a fiesta celebrating Latinx heritage, a Christmas festival, etc. These are all great opportunities for parents to connect with staff and other parents -- and for students to see others outside of class.
Submitted by teacher on September 03, 2015

Wonderful school. The teachers have so much to offer. It is a very positive learning environment.
Submitted by parent on December 21, 2013

Both my child and I have loved our experience with New Hope. The teachers and staff are able to challenge the kids who learn easily while still meeting the needs of the kids who need some extra help. I feel very fortunate to be able to send my child to this school. She looks forward to going every day.
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2013

New Hope is such a wonderful school. Teachers, Staff and Principal Mr. Lewis are great people and I am so glad my son goes here! Best Halloween Carnival around too!
Submitted by parent on December 25, 2012

I have two children at New Hope, a fourth grader and a first grader. I am routinely impressed with New Hope. The teachers are exceptional--caring while having high academic standards for students. New Hope meets the needs of all students and supports their learning needs. There is nowhere else where I would want my children to attend school.
Submitted by parent on May 25, 2012

My children are doing amazingly well at New Hope. I have a child with strong academics and a child with learning disabilities. I am so impressed with the teachers (both classroom and resource). Not only have my kids made leaps and bounds academically, but they have also learned a great deal about kindness, compassion, and personal responsibility. Admittedly, we have gotten lucky with getting great teachers, but what has impressed me most is how are kids are treated like the individuals they are, no one-size-fits-all approach. The administration even does a good job focusing the kids on what matters during benchmarks, During EOGs when I was heartened to hear my kids talking about "growing their scores" and not "passing or failing". No school is perfect but New Hope is a great place for kids to learn how to be successful, both in academics and in life in general.
Submitted by parent on March 15, 2010

If your kid is 'average', this is the school for you. While there are some amazing teachers at this school, I am disappointed with the administration's (past and present) attitude towards kids with 'different needs': they have been quick to send them away or ignore them. If your child is Academically Gifted (AG) or an Exceptional Child (EC), watch out! I have both, but fortunately I'm able to spend a great deal of time at the school as a volunteer and I supplement my kids' education at home. Honestly, I think the staff is discouraged by years of underfunding. But they could do better with what they've got.