- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hopewell, VA
Dupont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dupont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510198000866
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dupont Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Hopewell · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 589
- students enrolled
Dupont Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dupont Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hopewell, VA.
School address
District: Hopewell City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510198000866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Dupont Elementary shrank from 632 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 510198000866 · Hopewell, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopewell High (1,136 students)
Dupont Elementary shrank from 632 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Dupont Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hopewell High
Hopewell High
1,136 students
- Carter G. Wood
Carter G. Woodson Middle
803 students
- This school
Dupont Elementary
589 students
- Patrick Copela
Patrick Copeland Elementary
579 students
- Harry E. James
Harry E. James Elementary
535 students
- Woodlawn Pre-S 307
Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center
307 students
What this shows Dupont Elementary reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dupont Elementary compares
Dupont Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Virginia - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.6%
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
$16,800
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
White 19.4%
Two or More 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Dupont Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hopewell City Public Schools reports $16,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dupont Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carter G. Woodson Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Patrick Copeland Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry E. James Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dupont Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Hopewell
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dupont Elementary
How many students attend Dupont Elementary?
Dupont Elementary has 589 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hopewell, VA. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dupont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dupont Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dupont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dupont Elementary is African American at 50.8% of enrollment, in Hopewell, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dupont Elementary?
Dupont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Dupont Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hopewell?
By Resource Investment Index, Dupont Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hopewell, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hopewell on the city page.
What other schools are in Hopewell City Public Schools?
Besides Dupont Elementary, Hopewell City Public Schools also operates Hopewell High (1,136 students), Carter G. Woodson Middle (803 students), and Patrick Copeland Elementary (579 students). See the Hopewell City Public Schools district page for the complete list.