Enrollment
103
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aberdeen, WA
Hopkins Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hopkins Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530003002271
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopkins Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopkins Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins Elementary ranks #8 of 8 schools in Aberdeen, WA.
School address
District: Aberdeen School District · Washington
NCES ID 530003002271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+108% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hopkins Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hopkins Elementary
Hopkins Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Aberdeen, Washington, enrolling 103 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.5% of students qualify for free meals, 108% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 103 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #23, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Aberdeen's public schools, it stands alongside Stevens Elementary School (332 students): Hopkins Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.6:1 vs 13.8:1).
Aberdeen School District also operates J M Weatherwax High School (919 students) and Miller Junior High (656 students) alongside Hopkins Elementary.
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 compares
Hopkins Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 108% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
103
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 108% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Washington - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.4%
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
$16,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Hopkins Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aberdeen School District, which includes Hopkins Elementary.
$16,944
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.6%
State 66.6%
Federal 20.8%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J M Weatherwax High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stevens Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcdermoth Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A J West Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopkins Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Aberdeen
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Stevens Elementary School
Standard public school
332 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
A J West Elementary
Standard public school
281 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Robert Gray Elementary
Standard public school
210 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Wishkah Valley Elementary/High School
Standard public school
178 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Harbor Junior/Senior High School
Standard public school
128 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Grays Harbor Academy
Alternative education program
64 students
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~103 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hopkins Elementary
How many students attend Hopkins Elementary?
Hopkins Elementary has 103 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aberdeen, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Elementary is 20.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopkins Elementary?
93.5% of students at Hopkins Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopkins Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hopkins Elementary is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopkins Elementary?
Hopkins Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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).
How does Hopkins Elementary rank among schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins Elementary ranks #8 of 8 schools in Aberdeen, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aberdeen on the city page.
Is Hopkins Elementary a good school?
Hopkins Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington 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 Aberdeen School District?
Besides Hopkins Elementary, Aberdeen School District also operates J M Weatherwax High School (919 students), Miller Junior High (656 students), and Stevens Elementary School (332 students). See the Aberdeen School District district page for the complete list.
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