- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hopkins, SC
Hopkins Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hopkins Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450336001302
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopkins Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Hopkins · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopkins Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hopkins, SC.
School address
District: Richland 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450336001302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Hopkins Middle shrank from 493 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 450336001302 · Hopkins, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: A. C. Flora High (1,328 students)
Hopkins Middle shrank from 493 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hopkins Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A. C. Flora Hi
A. C. Flora High
1,328 students
- Lower Richland
Lower Richland High
1,218 students
- Dreher High
Dreher High
1,144 students
- Crayton Middle
Crayton Middle
952 students
- Brennen Elemen
Brennen Elementary
805 students
- This school 458
Hopkins Middle
458 students
What this shows Hopkins Middle reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopkins Middle compares
Hopkins Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$18,992
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
164
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 63.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.5%
White 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Hopkins Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Richland 01 reports $18,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hopkins Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. C. Flora High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lower Richland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dreher High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crayton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brennen Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopkins Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Hopkins
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 (~458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hopkins Middle
How many students attend Hopkins Middle?
Hopkins Middle has 458 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hopkins, SC. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Middle is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopkins Middle?
100.0% of students at Hopkins Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopkins Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hopkins Middle is African American at 84.5% of enrollment, in Hopkins, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopkins Middle?
Hopkins Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Hopkins Middle rank among public schools in Hopkins?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hopkins, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hopkins on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland 01?
Besides Hopkins Middle, Richland 01 also operates A. C. Flora High (1,328 students), Lower Richland High (1,218 students), and Dreher High (1,144 students). See the Richland 01 district page for the complete list.