Enrollment
323
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hopewell El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hopewell El Sch
Hopewell El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, enrolling 323 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.1:1 is larger than about 86% of Pennsylvania schools and 18% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 323 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 454 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #452, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 482 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Aliquippa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hopewell Jhs (657 students): Hopewell El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 14.6:1).
Hopewell Area Sd also operates Hopewell Jhs (657 students) and Hopewell Shs (614 students) alongside Hopewell El Sch.
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 El Sch compares
Hopewell El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopewell Area Sd, which includes Hopewell El Sch.
$17,908
Per student
0%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 43.8%
Federal 5.8%
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 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
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hopewell El Sch a good school?
Hopewell El Sch earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania 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 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.
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