- Enrollment
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minnetonka, MN
Hopkins West Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Hopkins West Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271426000616
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopkins West Junior High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Minnetonka · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopkins West Junior High has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins West Junior High ranks #5 of 10 schools in Minnetonka, MN.
School address
District: Hopkins Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271426000616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Hopkins West Junior High shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 271426000616 · Minnetonka, MN Other · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 15.5:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopkins Senior High (2,003 students)
Hopkins West Junior High shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hopkins West Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hopkins Senior
Hopkins Senior High
2,003 students
- Hopkins North
Hopkins North Junior High
866 students
- Meadowbrook El 792
Meadowbrook Elementary
792 students
- This school 574
Hopkins West Junior High
574 students
- L.H. Tanglen E 521
L.H. Tanglen Elementary
521 students
- Eisenhower Ele 504
Eisenhower Elementary
504 students
What this shows Hopkins West Junior High reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopkins West Junior High compares
Hopkins West Junior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 3% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 42% 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
$16,913
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
African American 29.4%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Hopkins West Junior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hopkins Public School District reports $16,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hopkins West Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkins North Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowbrook Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| L.H. Tanglen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopkins West Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other 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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hopkins West Junior High
How many students attend Hopkins West Junior High?
Hopkins West Junior High has 574 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minnetonka, MN. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkins West Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopkins West Junior High is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 West Junior High?
41.7% of students at Hopkins West Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopkins West Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Hopkins West Junior High is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Minnetonka, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopkins West Junior High?
Hopkins West Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 West Junior High rank among schools in Minnetonka?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins West 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.
What other schools are in Hopkins Public School District?
Besides Hopkins West Junior High, Hopkins Public School District also operates Hopkins Senior High (2,003 students), Hopkins North Junior High (866 students), and Meadowbrook Elementary (792 students). See the Hopkins Public School District district page for the complete list.