Enrollment
727
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Chester, OH
Hopewell Early Childhood School
Federal NCES profile for Hopewell Early Childhood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390461102436
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopewell Early Childhood School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in West Chester · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopewell Early Childhood School has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopewell Early Childhood School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in West Chester, OH.
School address
District: Lakota Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390461102436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hopewell Early Childhood School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hopewell Early Childhood School
Hopewell Early Childhood School is a large elementary school in West Chester, Ohio, enrolling 727 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Ohio schools and 38% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 727 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 605 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #598, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Asian (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 727 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among West Chester's elementary schools, it stands alongside Creekside Early Childhood School (720 students): Hopewell Early Childhood School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.1:1 vs 24.8:1).
Lakota Local also operates Lakota West High School (2,968 students) and Lakota East High School (2,660 students) alongside Hopewell Early Childhood School.
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 Hopewell Early Childhood School compares
Hopewell Early Childhood School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.1:1 | ▲ 38% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 29% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$12,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 727 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 56.5%
Asian 13.5%
African American 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Hopewell Early Childhood School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakota Local, which includes Hopewell Early Childhood School.
$12,070
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.6%
State 29.6%
Federal 7.8%
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 Hopewell Early Childhood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakota East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakota Plains Junior School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Endeavor Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopewell Early Childhood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in West Chester
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Creekside Early Childhood School
Standard public school
720 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Adena Elementary School
Standard public school
690 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Union Elementary School
Standard public school
682 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary School
Standard public school
682 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~727 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hopewell Early Childhood School
How many students attend Hopewell Early Childhood School?
Hopewell Early Childhood School has 727 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Chester, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Early Childhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Early Childhood School is 25.1:1, which is 38% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopewell Early Childhood School?
22.4% of students at Hopewell Early Childhood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopewell Early Childhood School?
The largest demographic group at Hopewell Early Childhood School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in West Chester, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopewell Early Childhood School?
Hopewell Early Childhood School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Hopewell Early Childhood School rank among elementary schools in West Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopewell Early Childhood School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in West Chester, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Chester on the city page.
Is Hopewell Early Childhood School a good school?
Hopewell Early Childhood School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio 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 Lakota Local?
Besides Hopewell Early Childhood School, Lakota Local also operates Lakota West High School (2,968 students), Lakota East High School (2,660 students), and Cherokee Elementary School (791 students). See the Lakota Local district page for the complete list.
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