- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Chester, OH
Hopewell Junior School
Federal NCES profile for Hopewell Junior School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390461102437
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopewell Junior School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in West Chester · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopewell Junior School has class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopewell Junior School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in West Chester, OH.
School address
District: Lakota Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390461102437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Hopewell Junior School shrank from 506 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 390461102437 · West Chester, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 27:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakota West High School (2,968 students)
Hopewell Junior School shrank from 506 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hopewell Junior School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakota West Hi
Lakota West High School
2,968 students
- Lakota East Hi
Lakota East High School
2,660 students
- Cherokee Eleme 791
Cherokee Elementary School
791 students
- Lakota Plains 745
Lakota Plains Junior School
745 students
- Endeavor Eleme 740
Endeavor Elementary School
740 students
- This school 540
Hopewell Junior School
540 students
What this shows Hopewell Junior School reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopewell Junior School compares
Hopewell Junior School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27:1 | ▲ 48% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 34% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 94% in Ohio - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$12,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.5%
African American 15.6%
Asian 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Hopewell Junior School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakota Local reports $12,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hopewell Junior School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakota East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakota Plains Junior School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Endeavor Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopewell Junior School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in West Chester
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~540 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hopewell Junior School
How many students attend Hopewell Junior School?
Hopewell Junior School has 540 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Chester, OH. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Junior School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Junior School is 27:1, which is 48% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopewell Junior School?
20.9% of students at Hopewell Junior School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopewell Junior School?
The largest demographic group at Hopewell Junior School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in West Chester, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopewell Junior School?
Hopewell Junior School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Junior School rank among public schools in West Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopewell Junior School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in West Chester, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakota Local?
Besides Hopewell Junior School, Lakota Local also operates Lakota West High School (2,968 students), Lakota East High School (2,660 students), and Cherokee Elementary School (791 students). See the Lakota Local district page for the complete list.