Enrollment
866
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 271426000615
Hopkins North Junior High — Minnetonka, MN
Federal NCES profile for Hopkins North Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 1
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hopkins Public School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+12% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hopkins North Junior High reports 866 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 50.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 32.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% below the Minnesota average and 37% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 247 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hopkins Public School District spends $20,154 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.3% from local sources (property taxes), 46.2% from the state, and 8.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hopkins North Junior High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 24% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 866 | top 92% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
17.8:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,154
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 866 Top 92% in Minnesota — larger than 8% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 17.8:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 32.4% -24% vs state
NCES ID 271426000615
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.5
Students per counselor 247:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 82
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopkins Public School District, which includes Hopkins North Junior High.
$20,154
Per student
-5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
Similar other schools in Minnetonka
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School
Standard public school
702 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Hopkins West Junior High
Standard public school
574 students 16:1 students per teacher
L.H. Tanglen Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Glen Lake Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Gatewood Elementary
Standard public school
351 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka
Standard public school
150 students 4.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 17.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in MINNETONKA, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopkins North Junior High?
Hopkins North Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.