New Hope Elementary School
Columbus, MS 39702
Phone: (662) 244-4760
District: Lowndes Co School Dist
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-5 & ungraded • 1072 students
Columbus's New Hope Elementary School serves grades K-5 & ungraded in the Lowndes Co School Dist district. It is among the few public elementary schools in Mississippi to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
New Hope Elementary School is a public school in the Lowndes Co School Dist district located in Columbus, MS. As of 2012, the students are 62.4% White, non-Hispanic; 35.4% Black, non-Hispanic; 0.7% Asian/Pacific Islander; 0.7% Hispanic; 0.4% Native American or Native Alaskan; 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; and 0.1% Multiracial. 58.6% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 62.4% | 62% | 46% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 35.4% | 35% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 1% | 3% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.4% | — | — |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% | — | — |
| Multiracial | 0.1% | 1% | 1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 58.6% | 52% | 71% |
| English learners | — | — | 1% |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Columbus AFB | 14.8 mi. |