Enrollment
89
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250633002043
Hopkinton Pre-School — Hopkinton, MA
Federal NCES profile for Hopkinton Pre-School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Hopkinton · Massachusetts
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)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hopkinton Pre-School compares with Massachusetts 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
Hopkinton Pre-School reports 89 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hopkinton spends $20,711 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 73.6% from local sources (property taxes), 22.3% from the state, and 4.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Hopkinton Pre-School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 36% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 5% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
— 36% above state mean
Top 95% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$20,711
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 89 Top 5% in Massachusetts — larger than 95% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 16.5:1 +36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250633002043
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Asian 30.3%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopkinton, which includes Hopkinton Pre-School.
$20,711
Per student
-27%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 73.6%
State 22.3%
Federal 4.1%
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.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Hopkinton Pre-School
How many students attend Hopkinton Pre-School?
Hopkinton Pre-School has 89 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hopkinton, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkinton Pre-School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopkinton Pre-School is 16.5:1, which is 36% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopkinton Pre-School?
The largest demographic group at Hopkinton Pre-School is White at 49.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hopkinton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopkinton Pre-School?
Hopkinton Pre-School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.