- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aliquippa, PA
Hopewell Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Hopewell Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421203000674
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopewell Jhs earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Aliquippa · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopewell Jhs has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopewell Jhs ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Aliquippa, PA.
School address
District: Hopewell Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421203000674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Hopewell Jhs held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 421203000674 · Aliquippa, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 14.6:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopewell Shs (614 students)
Hopewell Jhs held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hopewell Jhs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hopewell Jhs
657 students
- Hopewell Shs
Hopewell Shs
614 students
- Hopewell El Sc
Hopewell El Sch
323 students
- Independence E 228
Independence El Sch
228 students
- Margaret Ross 185
Margaret Ross El Sch
185 students
What this shows Hopewell Jhs reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopewell Jhs compares
Hopewell Jhs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 38% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$18,991
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 86.8%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Hopewell Jhs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hopewell Area Sd reports $18,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hopewell Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopewell El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Margaret Ross El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopewell Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Aliquippa El Sch
Standard public school
480 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Hopewell El Sch
Standard public school
323 students 16.1:1 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
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 (~657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hopewell Jhs
How many students attend Hopewell Jhs?
Hopewell Jhs has 657 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aliquippa, PA. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Jhs is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopewell Jhs?
36.0% of students at Hopewell Jhs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopewell Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Hopewell Jhs is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Aliquippa, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopewell Jhs?
Hopewell Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Jhs rank among elementary schools in Aliquippa?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopewell Jhs ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Hopewell Area Sd?
Besides Hopewell Jhs, Hopewell Area Sd also operates Hopewell Shs (614 students), Hopewell El Sch (323 students), and Independence El Sch (228 students). See the Hopewell Area Sd district page for the complete list.