- Enrollment
- 3,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, VA
Hoffman-Boston Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hoffman-Boston Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510027001900
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoffman-Boston Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #16 of 26
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoffman-Boston Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoffman-Boston Elementary ranks #16 of 26 schools in Arlington, VA.
School address
District: Arlington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510027001900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Hoffman-Boston Elementary grew from 565 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 52.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 510027001900 · Arlington, VA Other · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 10.4:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students)
Hoffman-Boston Elementary grew from 565 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 52.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hoffman-Boston Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington-Lib
Washington-Liberty High
3,044 students
- Wakefield High
Wakefield High
2,646 students
- Yorktown High
Yorktown High
2,593 students
- Jefferson Midd 1,120
Jefferson Middle
1,120 students
- Gunston Middle 1,072
Gunston Middle
1,072 students
- This school 592
Hoffman-Boston Elementary
592 students
What this shows Hoffman-Boston Elementary reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoffman-Boston Elementary compares
Hoffman-Boston Elementary is a growing 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 34% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 8% in Virginia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 25.8%
African American 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Asian 21.5%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 25.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.4, Hoffman-Boston Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington County Public Schools reports $23,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hoffman-Boston Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wakefield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yorktown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gunston Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoffman-Boston Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,593
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar other schools in Arlington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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Oakridge Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Arlington Science Focus School
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632 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Alice West Fleet Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Arlington Traditional
Standard public school
624 students 13:1 students per teacher
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 (~592 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hoffman-Boston Elementary
How many students attend Hoffman-Boston Elementary?
Hoffman-Boston Elementary has 592 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, VA. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoffman-Boston Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoffman-Boston Elementary is 10.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 34% 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 Hoffman-Boston Elementary?
37.9% of students at Hoffman-Boston Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoffman-Boston Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hoffman-Boston Elementary is White at 25.8% of enrollment, in Arlington, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoffman-Boston Elementary?
Hoffman-Boston Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Hoffman-Boston Elementary rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoffman-Boston Elementary ranks #16 of 26 schools in Arlington, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington County Public Schools?
Besides Hoffman-Boston Elementary, Arlington County Public Schools also operates Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students), Wakefield High (2,646 students), and Yorktown High (2,593 students). See the Arlington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.