- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aliquippa, PA
Hopewell El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hopewell El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421203000672
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopewell El Sch earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Aliquippa · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopewell El Sch has class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopewell El Sch ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Aliquippa, PA.
School address
District: Hopewell Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421203000672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Hopewell El Sch shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 421203000672 · Aliquippa, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 16.1:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopewell Jhs (657 students)
Hopewell El Sch shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hopewell El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hopewell Jhs
Hopewell Jhs
657 students
- Hopewell Shs
Hopewell Shs
614 students
- This school
Hopewell El Sch
323 students
- Independence E 228
Independence El Sch
228 students
- Margaret Ross 185
Margaret Ross El Sch
185 students
What this shows Hopewell El Sch reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopewell El Sch compares
Hopewell El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 43% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$18,991
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Hopewell El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hopewell Area Sd reports $18,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hopewell El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Jhs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Margaret Ross El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopewell El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Aliquippa
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hopewell Jhs
Standard public school
657 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Aliquippa El Sch
Standard public school
480 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Independence El Sch
Standard public school
228 students 12:1 students per teacher
Margaret Ross El Sch
Standard public school
185 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hopewell El Sch
How many students attend Hopewell El Sch?
Hopewell El Sch has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aliquippa, PA. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopewell El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopewell El Sch is 16.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopewell El Sch?
33.1% of students at Hopewell El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopewell El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hopewell El Sch is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Aliquippa, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopewell El Sch?
Hopewell El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Hopewell El Sch rank among elementary schools in Aliquippa?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopewell El Sch ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Aliquippa, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Aliquippa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hopewell Area Sd?
Besides Hopewell El Sch, Hopewell Area Sd also operates Hopewell Jhs (657 students), Hopewell Shs (614 students), and Independence El Sch (228 students). See the Hopewell Area Sd district page for the complete list.