Silk Hope Elementary School
7945 Silk Hope/Gum Springs, Siler City, NC 27344 | (919) 742-3911
- Grades: PK-8
- Student Enrollment: 442
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 442 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-8
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Mr Chad Morgan
- Fax: (919) 742-5032
- Website: www.chatham.k12.nc.us
Additional School Details
School Calendar Description: Traditional
School Schedule: Semester
Accreditation Status: Southern Association of Colleges
School District Details
- Chatham County Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,286
- Graduation Rate: 79.7%
- Dropout Rate: 4.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.0
- Enrolled Students: 7,895
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 442
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 29.7
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 240 (54.3%)
- Females: 202 (45.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 21 (4.8%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 133 (30.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 154 (34.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 31 | 7.0% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 11.1% |
| White | 360 | 81.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 22 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 38 | 8.6% |
| 1st Grade | 53 | 12.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 52 | 11.8% |
| 3rd Grade | 56 | 12.7% |
| 4th Grade | 41 | 9.3% |
| 5th Grade | 47 | 10.6% |
| 6th Grade | 48 | 10.9% |
| 7th Grade | 44 | 10.0% |
| 8th Grade | 41 | 9.3% |
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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