- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trinity, NC
Hopewell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hopewell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370378002605
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopewell Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Trinity · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopewell Elementary School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopewell Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Trinity, NC.
School address
District: Randolph County School System · North Carolina
NCES ID 370378002605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Hopewell Elementary School grew from 679 students in 2022-23 to 714 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 370378002605 · Trinity, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 16.6:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Randleman High School (870 students)
Hopewell Elementary School grew from 679 students in 2022-23 to 714 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hopewell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Randleman High
Randleman High School
870 students
- Southwestern R
Southwestern Randolph High School
801 students
- Randleman Midd
Randleman Middle School
765 students
- This school
Hopewell Elementary School
679 students
- Trinity High S
Trinity High School
675 students
- Wheatmore High
Wheatmore High School
667 students
What this shows Hopewell Elementary School reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopewell Elementary School compares
Hopewell Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 30% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,457
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 679 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Hopewell Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Randolph County School System reports $11,457 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randleman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwestern Randolph High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Randleman Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trinity High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheatmore High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Trinity
1 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 (~679 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hopewell Elementary School
How many students attend Hopewell Elementary School?
Hopewell Elementary School has 679 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trinity, NC. CCD year-over-year: 679 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopewell Elementary School?
46.4% of students at Hopewell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopewell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hopewell Elementary School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Trinity, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopewell Elementary School?
Hopewell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Trinity?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopewell Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Trinity, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Trinity on the city page.
What other schools are in Randolph County School System?
Besides Hopewell Elementary School, Randolph County School System also operates Randleman High School (870 students), Southwestern Randolph High School (801 students), and Randleman Middle School (765 students). See the Randolph County School System district page for the complete list.