- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oxford, PA
Hopewell El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hopewell El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421830007313
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopewell El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopewell El Sch has class sizes smaller than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopewell El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Oxford, PA.
School address
District: Oxford Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421830007313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Hopewell El Sch held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 421830007313 · Oxford, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 11.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Oxford Area Hs (1,089 students)
Hopewell El Sch held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 46.0 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
- Oxford Area Hs
Oxford Area Hs
1,089 students
- Penn's Grove S
Penn's Grove Sch
528 students
- This school
Hopewell El Sch
489 students
- Nottingham Sch 429
Nottingham Sch
429 students
- Elk Ridge Scho 413
Elk Ridge School
413 students
- Jordan Bank Sc 181
Jordan Bank Sch
181 students
What this shows Hopewell El Sch reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopewell El Sch compares
Hopewell El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 17% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$17,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Hopewell El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oxford Area Sd reports $17,517 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Penn's Grove Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nottingham Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elk Ridge School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan Bank Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Oxford
3 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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hopewell El Sch
How many students attend Hopewell El Sch?
Hopewell El Sch has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oxford, PA. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopewell El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopewell El Sch is 11.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 Hopewell El Sch?
100.0% 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 52.1% of enrollment, in Oxford, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopewell El Sch?
Hopewell El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hopewell El Sch rank among elementary schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopewell El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Oxford, 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 Oxford on the city page.
What other schools are in Oxford Area Sd?
Besides Hopewell El Sch, Oxford Area Sd also operates Oxford Area Hs (1,089 students), Penn's Grove Sch (528 students), and Nottingham Sch (429 students). See the Oxford Area Sd district page for the complete list.