Good Hope Primary School in Cullman, AL

At a glance

Reported students

401

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

26.53

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–02

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Alabama elementary enrollment

37th percentile

Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

379

Good Hope Primary School: 401 reported students.

State peer staffing position

19th percentile

15.1:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 390
Teachers (FTE): 21
Student–teacher ratio: 18.6:1

What the reported data says about Good Hope Primary School

Good Hope Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Cullman. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Cullman County. NCES reports 401 students for 2024–25.

Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, below the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 58.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Good Hope Primary School

1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.6%
Students with disabilities: 58.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 40.9%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White88%
Hispanic8.2%
Black0.7%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
Multiracial1.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Good Hope Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

393 reported students

Parkside Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

379 reported students

Harmony School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

337 reported students

Vinemont Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

487 reported students

West Point Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–03

496 reported students

Cold Springs Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

500 reported students

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Public schools near Good Hope Primary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Good Hope Elementary School Elementary · Cullman County	03–05	393	0.6 mi
West Elementary School Elementary · Cullman City	03–06	490	5.5 mi
East Elementary School Elementary · Cullman City	03–06	466	6 mi
Cullman City Primary School Elementary · Cullman City	PK–02	782	6.9 mi
Hanceville Elementary School Elementary · Cullman County	03–05	648	7.5 mi
Welti Elementary School Elementary · Cullman County	PK–01	218	8.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Good Hope Primary School

What grades does Good Hope Primary School serve?

Good Hope Primary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cullman County.

How many students attend Good Hope Primary School?

Good Hope Primary School reported 401 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 390 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Good Hope Primary School?

The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 401 students and 26.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Good Hope Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Good Hope Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cullman County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Good Hope Primary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

40.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Good Hope Primary School in?

Good Hope Primary School is part of Cullman County, based in Cullman, AL, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Good Hope Primary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Good Hope Elementary School (0.6 mi), West Elementary School (5.5 mi), East Elementary School (6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.