Enrollment
458
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hopewell School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hopewell School
Hopewell School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in South Glastonbury, Connecticut, enrolling 458 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.1% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Connecticut average.
With 458 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #107.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 52/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among South Glastonbury's elementary schools, it stands alongside Nayaug Elementary School (533 students): Hopewell School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 13.3:1).
Glastonbury School District also operates Glastonbury High School (1,737 students) and Smith Middle School (875 students) alongside Hopewell School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hopewell School compares
Hopewell School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glastonbury School District, which includes Hopewell School.
$23,802
Per student
0%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.2%
State 19.2%
Federal 4.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~458 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Hopewell School a good school?
Hopewell School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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