- Enrollment
- 2,158
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moorhead, MN
Ellen Hopkins Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ellen Hopkins Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272142003510
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellen Hopkins Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Moorhead · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellen Hopkins Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellen Hopkins Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Moorhead, MN.
School address
District: Moorhead Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272142003510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Ellen Hopkins Elementary shrank from 643 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 43.4 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 272142003510 · Moorhead, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 14.3:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon Middle School (2,158 students)
Ellen Hopkins Elementary shrank from 643 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 43.4 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Ellen Hopkins Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horizon Middle
Horizon Middle School
2,158 students
- Moorhead High
Moorhead High School
2,122 students
- S.G. Reinertse 719
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary
719 students
- Dorothy Dodds 625
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
625 students
- This school 616
Ellen Hopkins Elementary
616 students
- Robert Asp Ele 580
Robert Asp Elementary
580 students
What this shows Ellen Hopkins Elementary reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellen Hopkins Elementary compares
Ellen Hopkins 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 11% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$14,570
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 616 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.3%
African American 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Ellen Hopkins Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moorhead Area Public Schools reports $14,570 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellen Hopkins Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moorhead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S.G. Reinertsen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Dodds Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Asp Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellen Hopkins Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellen Hopkins Elementary
How many students attend Ellen Hopkins Elementary?
Ellen Hopkins Elementary has 616 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moorhead, MN. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellen Hopkins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellen Hopkins Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Ellen Hopkins Elementary?
38.3% of students at Ellen Hopkins Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellen Hopkins Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ellen Hopkins Elementary is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Moorhead, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellen Hopkins Elementary?
Ellen Hopkins Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Ellen Hopkins Elementary rank among elementary schools in Moorhead?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellen Hopkins Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Moorhead, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Moorhead on the city page.
What other schools are in Moorhead Area Public Schools?
Besides Ellen Hopkins Elementary, Moorhead Area Public Schools also operates Horizon Middle School (2,158 students), Moorhead High School (2,122 students), and S.G. Reinertsen Elementary (719 students). See the Moorhead Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.