What grades does Silk Hope School serve?

As a Primary school, Silk Hope School serves students in Siler City, NC. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Silk Hope School located?

You can find Silk Hope School in Siler City, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Silk Hope School?

At Silk Hope School, there are approximately 13.2 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Siler City, NC?

Silk Hope School is among the schools serving Siler City, NC. The school is part of the local school system.

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Silk Hope School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Siler City, North Carolina|Chatham County Schools

Siler City, NC 27344

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Thu

3rd Grade Beginning-of-Grade (BOG) AssessmentexamDistrict-wide

Sep

Tue

IT Professionals Day- Thank you, Ms. Sprouse!Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

No School - District Professional DevelopmentStaff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Oct

Mon

International Teachers DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

https://www.unesco.org/en/days/teachers

Nov

Tue

Teacher Workday = Parent Teacher Conferences Staff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Wed

Veteran's Day - HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOLHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–8

Enrollment

277

Student:Teacher

13.2:1

Locale

Rural

District

Chatham County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

52.7%

Phone

(919)742-3911

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

44%

46th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

45%

58th percentile in NC

Chronic Absenteeism

4.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

40 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.4:1

Near average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

343

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.2

Social Workers

0.5

Nurses

0.40000001

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,128

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,032

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,605

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 49%Local 39%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$404,528

-1.5% 1yr+36.7% 5yr

Durham, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.4%

Below 150% poverty line

2.7%

Unemployment rate

8.9%

Uninsured residents

10.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,344

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,238

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

457 (37%)

Other Health Impairment

192 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

164 (13%)

Autism

163 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

98 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

22 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

281

Current enrollment

Declining(-14% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

3rd Grade Beginning-of-Grade (BOG) Assessment

exam

Tue, Sep 15, 2026

IT Professionals Day- Thank you, Ms. Sprouse!

Staff Day

Fri, Oct 2, 2026

No School - District Professional Development

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Chatham County Schools. Silk Hope School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	3rd Grade Beginning-of-Grade (BOG) AssessmentDistrict-wide	exam	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	IT Professionals Day- Thank you, Ms. Sprouse!District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	No School - District Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	International Teachers DayDistrict-wide https://www.unesco.org/en/days/teachers	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Teacher Workday = Parent Teacher Conferences District-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veteran's Day - HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide	Holiday	—