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Enrollment
401
Elementary
DISTRICT 445 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CULLMAN COUNTY·NCES 010102001444
Good Hope Primary School
661 County Road 447, Cullman, AL 35057 · (256) 734-0109 · Cullman County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL401 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
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
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 36 | 9% |
| Kindergarten | 129 | 32% |
| Grade 1 | 118 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 118 | 29% |
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Good Hope Primary School→Good Hope Elementary School
Based on grade levels within Cullman County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Good Hope Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Hope Primary School this school | 401 | 40.9% | N/A |
| Red Bay Elementary Red Bay | 410 | 41.2% | 59.0% |
| Whitesboro Elementary School Boaz | 423 | 42.8% | 66.6% |
| Glencoe Elementary School Glencoe | 397 | 42.6% | 58.0% |
| Hatton Elementary School Town Creek | 424 | 43.9% | 47.5% |
| Barkley Bridge Elementary School Hartselle | 419 | 36.8% | 84.6% |
Matched among Alabama elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Good Hope Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama | In Cullman County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 401 | #437 of 709 | #10 of 15 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #105 of 655 | #1 of 15 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.8% | #557 of 658 | #10 of 15 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 40.9% | #569 of 696 | #12 of 15 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +15.2% | #92 of 262 | #3 of 10 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
401
+36 (+10%) vs 2020
+26% since 2010-11, when it was 319
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 16.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 401 | 26.5 | 15.1:1 | 41% (164) |
| 2023-24 | 413 | 26.5 | 15.6:1 | 63% (261) |
| 2022-23 | 425 | 22.5 | 18.9:1 | 63% (267) |
| 2020-21 | 365 | 22 | 16.6:1 | 52% (188) |
| 2017-18 | 348 | 25.6 | 13.6:1 | 62% (215) |
| 2015-16 | 343 | 23 | 14.9:1 | 58% (200) |
| 2010-11 | 319 | 25 | 12.8:1 | 56% (180) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Good Hope Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 15% (348 to 401); teachers up 4% (25.6 to 26.5).
About Good Hope Primary School
This page covers Good Hope Primary School, a small elementary school in Cullman, Alabama. The school teaches pre-K through 2 and enrolls 401 students.
Cullman County counts 9,901 students in its 25 schools, and Good Hope Primary School is one of them.
Roughly 88% of students at Good Hope Primary School are White. Other groups make up 8% Hispanic. Cullman County residents are about 91% White, a similar share. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 22%.
The school's 26.5 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The average for elementary schools in Alabama is 17.0:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. At Good Hope Primary School, 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25.
American Community Survey estimates for Cullman County show that the median household earns about $62,656 a year, about 20% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 11%. Across Cullman County, 34 public schools serve about 13,144 students.
The closest school to Good Hope Primary School is Good Hope High School, located about 0.6 miles away. Good Hope Primary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 3 others within five miles.
Under the NCES locale system, Good Hope Primary School is Rural: Fringe.
Over 4 years, enrollment increased by 36 students, from 365 to 401. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 16.6:1; by 2024-25 it was 15.1:1.
On allk12, people connected to Good Hope Primary School can post about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Cullman County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Cullman County
- Hanceville Elementary SchoolElementary · 648 students
- Holly Pond Elementary SchoolElementary · 634 students
- Fairview Elementary SchoolElementary · 601 students
- West Point High SchoolHigh · 591 students
- Fairview High SchoolHigh · 512 students
- Cold Springs Elementary SchoolElementary · 500 students
Other schools in Cullman
- Cullman High SchoolHigh · 1,014 students
- Cullman City Primary SchoolElementary · 782 students
- Fairview Elementary SchoolElementary · 601 students
- West Point High SchoolHigh · 591 students
- Fairview High SchoolHigh · 512 students
- West Point Elementary SchoolElementary · 496 students
Nearby schools
- Good Hope High School0.6 mi · 485
- Good Hope Elementary School0.6 mi · 393
- Good Hope Middle School0.6 mi · 378
- West Elementary School5.5 mi · 490
- East Elementary School6.0 mi · 466
- Cullman Middle School6.6 mi · 491
Frequently asked questions
About Good Hope Primary SchoolWhat 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.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.