Hopewell Valley Regional School District

Pennington, New Jersey — 6 schools

3,474
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$31,857
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hopewell Valley Regional School District operates 6 public schools serving 3,474 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,423 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Mercer County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $31,857 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 74.5% local, 22.2% state, and 3.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $151,970 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 57/100, ranked #210 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (26 AP courses district-wide), a 322.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 8.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.5% White, 17.1% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Hopewell Valley Central High School accounts for 31.2% of all Hopewell Valley Regional School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Hopewell Valley Regional School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hopewell Valley Regional School District school enrollment varies 3.6× across entities

Hopewell Valley Regional School District school enrollment ranges from 299 students (lowest) to 1,068 students (highest), a spread of 769 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hopewell Valley Regional School District student-counselor ratio is 322:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Hopewell Valley Regional School District is typically wider than the Hopewell Valley Regional School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Hopewell Valley Regional School District chronic absenteeism rate is 8.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.2%
Federal
22.2%
State
74.5%
Local

Funding Equity

57
Equity Score
210 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Mercer County county, where this district is located.

$1,344
Studio/mo
$1,545
1 BR/mo
$1,950
2 BR/mo
$2,338
3 BR/mo
$2,670
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$151,970
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Hopewell Valley Regional School District.

White 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 4.3%
Asian 17.1%
Multiracial 3.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
26 AP courses total
322.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Hopewell Valley Regional School District

School Enrollment
Hopewell Valley Central High School
1,068
Timberlane Middle School
803
Bear Tavern Elementary School
461
Hopewell Elementary School
397
Stony Brook Elementary School
395
Toll Gate Grammar School
299

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hopewell Valley Regional School District?

Hopewell Valley Regional School District has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 4 other. Total enrollment is 3,474 students.

How much does Hopewell Valley Regional School District spend per student?

Hopewell Valley Regional School District spends $31,857 per student. The district has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #210 in New Jersey.

What is the average teacher salary in Hopewell Valley Regional School District?

The average teacher salary in Hopewell Valley Regional School District is $151,970 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Hopewell Valley Regional School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Mercer County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Hopewell Valley Regional School District?

Hopewell Valley Regional School District students are 67.5% White, 17.1% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% African American, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hopewell Valley Regional School District?

Hopewell Valley Regional School District has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #210 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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