Enrollment
658
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bettendorf, IA
Hopewell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hopewell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192311002164
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopewell Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Bettendorf · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 3.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopewell Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopewell Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Bettendorf, IA.
School address
District: Pleasant Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192311002164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hopewell Elementary compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hopewell Elementary
Hopewell Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Bettendorf, Iowa, enrolling 658 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.3% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the Iowa average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 90% of state schools at 658 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Asian (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 658 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bettendorf's public schools, it stands alongside Grant Wood Elementary School (433 students): Hopewell Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 14.9:1).
Pleasant Valley Comm School District also operates Pleasant Valley High School (1,731 students) and Pleasant Valley Junior High School (940 students) alongside Hopewell Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Hopewell Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.3% | ▼ 91% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Iowa - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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 658 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 62.9%
Asian 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Hopewell Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasant Valley Comm School District, which includes Hopewell Elementary.
$10,458
Per student
-19%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 53.1%
Federal 7.1%
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Heights Elem School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cody Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopewell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Bettendorf
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~658 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hopewell Elementary
How many students attend Hopewell Elementary?
Hopewell Elementary has 658 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bettendorf, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopewell Elementary?
3.3% of students at Hopewell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopewell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hopewell Elementary is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Bettendorf, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopewell Elementary?
Hopewell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Elementary rank among schools in Bettendorf?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopewell Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Bettendorf, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bettendorf on the city page.
Is Hopewell Elementary a good school?
Hopewell Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa 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 Pleasant Valley Comm School District?
Besides Hopewell Elementary, Pleasant Valley Comm School District also operates Pleasant Valley High School (1,731 students), Pleasant Valley Junior High School (940 students), and Riverdale Heights Elem School (628 students). See the Pleasant Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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