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Good Hope Primary School

661 County Road 447, Cullman, AL 35057 · (256) 734-0109 · Cullman County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL401 STUDENTS
Enrollment
401
Elementary
DISTRICT 445 · STATE 480
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.9:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
164 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 58%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
36
Kindergarten
129
Grade 1
118
Grade 2
118
Student demographics
White
35388%
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 50%
Hispanic
338%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 12%
Black
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 31%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Two+
62%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 4%
Pacific Islander
41%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
21654%
Female
18546%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
401
+53 (+15%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 13.6:1
% White
88%
was 87%
% Hispanic
8%
was 8%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Good Hope Primary School

Good Hope Primary School is one of the modestly sized elementary campuss in Cullman, Alabama, overseen by Cullman County, with 401 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 2.

Across the 25 schools in Cullman County (9,901 students total), Good Hope Primary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Good Hope Primary School shows that the student body is overwhelmingly White (88%). The remainder breaks down as 8% Hispanic. Compared to Cullman County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 15.1:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.0:1, putting Good Hope Primary School tighter than the state norm the norm. About 41% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Cullman County) reports that median household earnings sit near $62,656, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Across Cullman County's 34 public schools (combined enrollment of about 13,144 students), Good Hope Primary School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Good Hope High School, around 0.6 miles off. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Good Hope Primary School's enrollment has climbed 15% since 2018, when it stood at 348 (now 401). Class-load math has rose: from 13.6:1 in 2018 to 15.1:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the Good Hope Primary School community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Cullman County at a glance

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Population
90,566
Census ACS
Median income
$62,656
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
34
13,144 students

Quick facts

School name
Good Hope Primary School
District
Cullman County
Address
661 County Road 447, Cullman, AL 35057
Phone
(256) 734-0109
County
Cullman County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
401
Teachers (FTE)
27
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
164 (41%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
010102001444
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Good Hope Primary School
What is the total enrollment at Good Hope Primary School?
Good Hope Primary School enrolls approximately 401 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Good Hope Primary School serve?
Good Hope Primary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Hope Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Good Hope Primary School is approximately 15.1:1 (27 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Good Hope Primary School?
Student demographics at Good Hope Primary School are roughly 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Good Hope Primary School?
Good Hope Primary School is overseen by Cullman County in Cullman County.
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