- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Collins, MS
Hopewell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hopewell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280129000180
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopewell Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Collins · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopewell Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopewell Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Collins, MS.
School address
District: Covington County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280129000180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Hopewell Elementary School held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 280129000180 · Collins, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 8.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Collins Elementary (474 students)
Hopewell Elementary School held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Hopewell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Collins Elemen
Collins Elementary
474 students
- Seminary Eleme
Seminary Elementary School
420 students
- Seminary High
Seminary High School
382 students
- Collins High S
Collins High School
373 students
- Seminary Middl
Seminary Middle School
365 students
- This school
Hopewell Elementary School
196 students
What this shows Hopewell Elementary School reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopewell Elementary School compares
Hopewell Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 5% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$12,776
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 92.3%
White 4.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: African American at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Hopewell Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Covington County School District reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hopewell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seminary Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seminary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Collins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seminary Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopewell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hopewell Elementary School
How many students attend Hopewell Elementary School?
Hopewell Elementary School has 196 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Collins, MS. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Elementary School is 8.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 43% 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 Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Hopewell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopewell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hopewell Elementary School is African American at 92.3% of enrollment, in Collins, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopewell Elementary School?
Hopewell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 School rank among elementary schools in Collins?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopewell Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Collins, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Covington County School District?
Besides Hopewell Elementary School, Covington County School District also operates Collins Elementary (474 students), Seminary Elementary School (420 students), and Seminary High School (382 students). See the Covington County School District district page for the complete list.