Enrollment
866
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minnetonka, MN
Hopkins North Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Hopkins North Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271426000615
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopkins North Junior High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Minnetonka · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopkins North Junior High has class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins North Junior High ranks #5 of 10 schools in Minnetonka, MN.
School address
District: Hopkins Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271426000615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hopkins North Junior High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hopkins North Junior High
Hopkins North Junior High is a large combined-grade school in Minnetonka, Minnesota, enrolling 866 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 92% of state schools at 866 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 265 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #118.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hopkins Public School District also operates Hopkins Senior High (2,003 students) and Meadowbrook Elementary (792 students) alongside Hopkins North Junior High.
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 North Junior High compares
Hopkins North Junior High on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 24% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 866 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
866
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$15,659
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 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 53.7%
African American 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Hopkins North Junior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopkins Public School District, which includes Hopkins North Junior High.
$15,659
Per student
+3%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.3%
State 46.2%
Federal 8.5%
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 North Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowbrook Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopkins West Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L.H. Tanglen Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopkins North Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~866 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hopkins North Junior High
How many students attend Hopkins North Junior High?
Hopkins North Junior High has 866 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minnetonka, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkins North Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopkins North Junior High is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopkins North Junior High?
32.4% of students at Hopkins North Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopkins North Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Hopkins North Junior High is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Minnetonka, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopkins North Junior High?
Hopkins North Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hopkins North Junior High rank among schools in Minnetonka?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins North Junior High ranks #5 of 10 schools in Minnetonka, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Minnetonka on the city page.
Is Hopkins North Junior High a good school?
Hopkins North Junior High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota 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 Hopkins Public School District?
Besides Hopkins North Junior High, Hopkins Public School District also operates Hopkins Senior High (2,003 students), Meadowbrook Elementary (792 students), and Hopkins West Junior High (574 students). See the Hopkins Public School District district page for the complete list.
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