- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hope, AR
Hope Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hope Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050784000805
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope Academy earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hope · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hope Academy has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hope, AR.
School address
District: Hope School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050784000805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Hope Academy held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.1 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 050784000805 · Hope, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary (929 students)
Hope Academy held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.1 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Hope Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wm. Jefferson
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary
929 students
- Hope High Scho
Hope High School
611 students
- This school 217
Hope Academy
217 students
- Beryl Henry Up 198
Beryl Henry Upper Elem. School
198 students
- Yerger Junior 188
Yerger Junior High School
188 students
- Creative Actio 69
Creative Action Team School
69 students
What this shows Hope Academy reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hope Academy compares
Hope Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 47% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 217 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
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%
African American 28.6%
White 22.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Hope Academy is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hope School District reports $14,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hope Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hope High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beryl Henry Upper Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yerger Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creative Action Team School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hope Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 5.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 78/100
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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hope Academy
How many students attend Hope Academy?
Hope Academy has 217 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hope, AR. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Academy is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hope Academy?
100.0% of students at Hope Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hope Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hope Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment, in Hope, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope Academy?
Hope Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Hope Academy rank among elementary schools in Hope?
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hope, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hope on the city page.
What other schools are in Hope School District?
Besides Hope Academy, Hope School District also operates Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary (929 students), Hope High School (611 students), and Beryl Henry Upper Elem. School (198 students). See the Hope School District district page for the complete list.