- Enrollment
- 1,947
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Hopewell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hopewell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292355003368
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopewell Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #21 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopewell Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopewell Elementary ranks #21 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
NCES ID 292355003368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Hopewell Elementary held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.7 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 292355003368 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 13.4:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Hill High (1,947 students)
Hopewell Elementary held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.7 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hopewell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park Hill High
Park Hill High
1,947 students
- Park Hill Sout
Park Hill South High
1,890 students
- Walden Middle 730
Walden Middle
730 students
- Plaza Middle 673
Plaza Middle
673 students
- Lakeview Middl 653
Lakeview Middle
653 students
- This school 483
Hopewell Elementary
483 students
What this shows Hopewell Elementary reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopewell Elementary compares
Hopewell Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 48% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Missouri - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$15,382
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.9%
African American 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Hopewell Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Park Hill reports $15,382 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hopewell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Hill South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walden Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plaza Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle | Larger | 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
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Kansas City
2 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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hopewell Elementary
How many students attend Hopewell Elementary?
Hopewell Elementary has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopewell Elementary?
23.9% of students at Hopewell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopewell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hopewell Elementary is White at 55.9% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopewell Elementary?
Hopewell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopewell Elementary ranks #21 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Park Hill?
Besides Hopewell Elementary, Park Hill also operates Park Hill High (1,947 students), Park Hill South High (1,890 students), and Walden Middle (730 students). See the Park Hill district page for the complete list.