- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waterbury, CT
Hopeville School
Federal NCES profile for Hopeville School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090483000978
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopeville School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Waterbury · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopeville School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopeville School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Waterbury, CT.
School address
District: Waterbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090483000978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Hopeville School shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 090483000978 · Waterbury, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 10:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Crosby High School (1,453 students)
Hopeville School shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Hopeville School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crosby High Sc
Crosby High School
1,453 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High School
1,391 students
- Wilby High Sch
Wilby High School
1,196 students
- Michael F. Wal
Michael F. Wallace Middle School
1,059 students
- West Side Midd
West Side Middle School
848 students
- This school 291
Hopeville School
291 students
What this shows Hopeville School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopeville School compares
Hopeville School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 99% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.0%
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
$20,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.4%
African American 22.7%
White 7.9%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Hopeville School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Waterbury School District reports $20,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hopeville School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilby High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Michael F. Wallace Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Side Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopeville School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Waterbury
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hopeville School
How many students attend Hopeville School?
Hopeville School has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waterbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopeville School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopeville School is 10:1, which is 17% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 36% 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 Hopeville School?
72.6% of students at Hopeville School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopeville School?
The largest demographic group at Hopeville School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.4% of enrollment, in Waterbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopeville School?
Hopeville School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Hopeville School rank among elementary schools in Waterbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopeville School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Waterbury, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Waterbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterbury School District?
Besides Hopeville School, Waterbury School District also operates Crosby High School (1,453 students), John F. Kennedy High School (1,391 students), and Wilby High School (1,196 students). See the Waterbury School District district page for the complete list.