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

Oct

Mon

SHS Book FairEvent

Oct

Mon

International Teachers DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

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

Oct

Mon

Softball HOME vs. Chatham MiddleEvent

Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.

Oct

Tue

SHS Cross Country at Silk Hope (SHS is Host)Event

Oct

Thu

Softball AWAY vs. JS WatersEvent

Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.

Oct

Tue

SHS Cross Country at Chatham Middle SchoolEvent

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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

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

SHS Book Fair

Event

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

International Teachers Day

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

Staff Day

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Softball HOME vs. Chatham Middle

Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.

Event

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 SCHOOL)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	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	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	SHS Cross Country at Chatham Middle School	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Fall Pictures + Fall Sports Pictures	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	PTA/Committee Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Softball HOME vs. Bonlee Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	SHS Cross Country at Silk Hope	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	No School / Teacher Workday	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	No School - District Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	SHS Book Fair	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	International Teachers DayDistrict-wide https://www.unesco.org/en/days/teachers	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Softball HOME vs. Chatham Middle Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	SHS Cross Country at Silk Hope (SHS is Host)	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Softball AWAY vs. JS Waters Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	SHS Cross Country at Chatham Middle School	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Softball AWAY vs. Bennett Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	Softball HOME vs. Horton Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Chatham County Cross Country Meet at Jordan Matthews High School	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Softball HOME vs. Pollard Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Softball AWAY vs. Bonlee Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	Softball AWAY vs. Chatham Middle Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Softball HOME vs. JS Waters Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Quarter 1 Report Cards (Published in Infinite Campus)	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Veterans Day Program in Gym	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	No School	Event	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	Quarter 2 Progress Reports	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Release for Students	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School	Event	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	No School for Students	Event	—
Thu, Jan 28, 2027	Quarter 1 Report Cards (Published in Infinite Campus)	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School	Event	—
Wed, Feb 24, 2027	Quarter 3 Progress Reports (In Infinite Campus)	Event	—
Tue, Mar 2, 2027	No School	Event	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Early Release for Students	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Holiday-No School Review the school calendar for holiday dates and any related closures.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	No School	Event	—
Thu, Apr 8, 2027	Spring Pictures + Class Pictures + Spring Sports	Event	—
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	Quarter 3 Report Cards (In Infinite Campus)	Event	—
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	Science Night Check the event notice for activity details and participation information.	Event	—
Thu, Apr 29, 2027	Cap and Gown Pictures for K and 8th ONLY	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	Teacher Appreciation Week Check the school notice for appreciation week activities and dates.	Event	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	Quarter 4 Progress Reports (In Infinite Campus)	Event	—
Fri, May 14, 2027	No School	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	No School	Event	—
Wed, Jun 9, 2027	Early Release for Students at 11:30	Event	—
Wed, Jun 9, 2027	Last Day of School Review the school calendar for the final day of the academic year.	Event	—
Wed, Jun 9, 2027	Quarter 4 Report Cards (In Infinite Campus)	Event	—