- Enrollment
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hopkins, MN
Alice Smith Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alice Smith Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271426001886
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alice Smith Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Hopkins · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alice Smith Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Smith Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Hopkins, MN.
School address
District: Hopkins Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271426001886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Alice Smith Elementary shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 271426001886 · Hopkins, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 13.7:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopkins Senior High (2,003 students)
Alice Smith Elementary shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Alice Smith Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hopkins Senior
Hopkins Senior High
2,003 students
- Hopkins North
Hopkins North Junior High
866 students
- Meadowbrook El 792
Meadowbrook Elementary
792 students
- Hopkins West J 574
Hopkins West Junior High
574 students
- L.H. Tanglen E 521
L.H. Tanglen Elementary
521 students
- This school 467
Alice Smith Elementary
467 students
What this shows Alice Smith Elementary reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alice Smith Elementary compares
Alice Smith Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 23% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 43% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,913
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 32.3%
White 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 32.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Alice Smith Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hopkins Public School District reports $16,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alice Smith Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkins North Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowbrook Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkins West Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| L.H. Tanglen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alice Smith Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alice Smith Elementary
How many students attend Alice Smith Elementary?
Alice Smith Elementary has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hopkins, MN. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice Smith Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alice Smith Elementary?
52.8% of students at Alice Smith Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alice Smith Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alice Smith Elementary is African American at 32.3% of enrollment, in Hopkins, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alice Smith Elementary?
Alice Smith Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alice Smith Elementary rank among schools in Hopkins?
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Smith Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Hopkins, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hopkins on the city page.
What other schools are in Hopkins Public School District?
Besides Alice Smith Elementary, Hopkins Public School District also operates Hopkins Senior High (2,003 students), Hopkins North Junior High (866 students), and Meadowbrook Elementary (792 students). See the Hopkins Public School District district page for the complete list.