Zhongning County Xinpu Yu-Lang Hope Elementary School
Date of Visit: September 19, 2012
Purpose of Visit: Project Completion
Grades: K-6 (7 classes total)
The school building is newly constructed, and aside from classrooms it also holds activity rooms. While there is still space on campus, the school does not have an athletic field. There is only a basketball court and ping-pong tables.
Students
No. of Students: 192 (no boarding)
Students’ attitude towards learning is satisfactory. Parents value their children’s education. 100% of students graduate on to Zhongning County’s #5 Middle School.
Teachers
No. of Teachers: 16
The teaching performance is ranked 24th in Zhongning County and 4th in Xinpu Town.
Buildings/Facilities
– 11 classrooms
– Library: ~3,200 books
– Computer Room: 19 computers
– Cafeteria: only for teachers
– Restrooms: 20 squat toilets
– Basketball court + ping-pong tables
Problems/Issues
There aren’t enough computers, about 25-30 more are needed. Library books are old and need to be replaced and replenished immediately.