- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Glastonbury, CT
Hopewell School
Federal NCES profile for Hopewell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090162000286
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopewell School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 5.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 458
- students enrolled
Hopewell School has class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Glastonbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090162000286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hopewell School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 090162000286 · South Glastonbury, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 13.1:1 · 5.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Glastonbury High School (1,737 students)
Hopewell School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Hopewell School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glastonbury Hi
Glastonbury High School
1,737 students
- Smith Middle S
Smith Middle School
875 students
- Gideon Welles 551
Gideon Welles School
551 students
- Nayaug Element 533
Nayaug Elementary School
533 students
- Buttonball Lan 461
Buttonball Lane School
461 students
- This school 458
Hopewell School
458 students
What this shows Hopewell School reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopewell School compares
Hopewell School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.1% | ▼ 86% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,231
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
Asian 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Hopewell School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Glastonbury School District reports $24,231 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hopewell School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glastonbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gideon Welles School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nayaug Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buttonball Lane School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopewell School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in South Glastonbury
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hopewell School
How many students attend Hopewell School?
Hopewell School has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Glastonbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopewell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopewell School is 13.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopewell School?
5.1% of students at Hopewell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopewell School?
The largest demographic group at Hopewell School is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in South Glastonbury, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopewell School?
Hopewell School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Glastonbury School District?
Besides Hopewell School, Glastonbury School District also operates Glastonbury High School (1,737 students), Smith Middle School (875 students), and Gideon Welles School (551 students). See the Glastonbury School District district page for the complete list.