Enrollment
682
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hopkinton, MA
Hopkins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hopkins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250633001180
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopkins Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hopkinton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 682
- students enrolled
Hopkins Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hopkinton, MA.
School address
District: Hopkinton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250633001180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hopkins Elementary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hopkins Elementary School
Hopkins Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, enrolling 682 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.2:1 is larger than about 93% of Massachusetts schools and 32% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 682 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Asian (35%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Hopkinton spends $17,564 per pupil, 22% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hopkinton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Elmwood (648 students): Hopkins Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 14.7:1).
Hopkinton also operates Hopkinton High (1,267 students) and Hopkinton Middle School (996 students) alongside Hopkins Elementary 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 Hopkins Elementary School compares
Hopkins Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 32% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,564
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 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 51.3%
Asian 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Hopkins Elementary School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopkinton, which includes Hopkins Elementary School.
$17,564
Per student
-22%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.6%
State 22.3%
Federal 4.1%
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 Hopkins Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkinton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hopkinton Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmwood | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marathon Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hopkinton Pre-School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopkins Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Hopkinton
2 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 Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~682 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hopkins Elementary School
How many students attend Hopkins Elementary School?
Hopkins Elementary School has 682 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hopkinton, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 32% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopkins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hopkins Elementary School is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Hopkinton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopkins Elementary School?
Hopkins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hopkins Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hopkinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hopkinton, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hopkinton on the city page.
Is Hopkins Elementary School a good school?
Hopkins Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Massachusetts 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 Hopkinton?
Besides Hopkins Elementary School, Hopkinton also operates Hopkinton High (1,267 students), Hopkinton Middle School (996 students), and Elmwood (648 students). See the Hopkinton district page for the complete list.
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