Enrollment
412
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dover, NH
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street
Federal NCES profile for Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330264000091
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street has class sizes larger than 84% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Dover, NH.
School address
District: Dover School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330264000091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.5%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Dover, New Hampshire, enrolling 412 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 412 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dover School District spends $17,466 per pupil, 38% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Dover's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dover Middle School (941 students): Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 12.7:1).
Dover School District also operates Dover Senior High School (1,371 students) and Dover Middle School (941 students) alongside Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street compares
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 33% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$17,466
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 206 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dover School District, which includes Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street.
$17,466
Per student
-38%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.7%
State 25.8%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dover Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodman Park School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garrison School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Dover
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street
How many students attend Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street?
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dover, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street?
The student-teacher ratio at Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street is 13.3:1, which is 18% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street?
14.5% of students at Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street?
The largest demographic group at Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Dover, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street?
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street rank among elementary schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Dover, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dover on the city page.
Is Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street a good school?
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Hampshire schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dover School District?
Besides Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street, Dover School District also operates Dover Senior High School (1,371 students), Dover Middle School (941 students), and Woodman Park School (421 students). See the Dover School District district page for the complete list.
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