Enrollment
579
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hopewell, VA
Patrick Copeland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Patrick Copeland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510198000870
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patrick Copeland Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Hopewell · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 579
- students enrolled
Patrick Copeland Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Copeland Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hopewell, VA.
School address
District: Hopewell City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510198000870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patrick Copeland Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patrick Copeland Elementary
Patrick Copeland Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Hopewell, Virginia, enrolling 579 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 579 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and White (21%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hopewell's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dupont Elementary (589 students): Patrick Copeland Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 13.1:1).
Hopewell City Public Schools also operates Hopewell High (1,136 students) and Carter G. Woodson Middle (803 students) alongside Patrick Copeland Elementary.
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 Patrick Copeland Elementary compares
Patrick Copeland Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Virginia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.1%
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
$14,856
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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
African American 51.8%
White 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Patrick Copeland Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopewell City Public Schools, which includes Patrick Copeland Elementary.
$14,856
Per student
+1%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 57.2%
Federal 22.1%
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.
How Patrick Copeland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carter G. Woodson Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dupont Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry E. James Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patrick Copeland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Hopewell
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~579 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Patrick Copeland Elementary
How many students attend Patrick Copeland Elementary?
Patrick Copeland Elementary has 579 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hopewell, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Copeland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Copeland Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patrick Copeland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Patrick Copeland Elementary is African American at 51.8% of enrollment, in Hopewell, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick Copeland Elementary?
Patrick Copeland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Patrick Copeland Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hopewell?
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Copeland Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hopewell, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hopewell on the city page.
Is Patrick Copeland Elementary a good school?
Patrick Copeland Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 Hopewell City Public Schools?
Besides Patrick Copeland Elementary, Hopewell City Public Schools also operates Hopewell High (1,136 students), Carter G. Woodson Middle (803 students), and Dupont Elementary (589 students). See the Hopewell City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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