- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Patrick Copeland Elementary held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 510198000870 · Hopewell, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopewell High (1,136 students)
Patrick Copeland Elementary held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Patrick Copeland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hopewell High
Hopewell High
1,136 students
- Carter G. Wood
Carter G. Woodson Middle
803 students
- Dupont Element
Dupont Elementary
589 students
- This school
Patrick Copeland Elementary
579 students
- Harry E. James
Harry E. James Elementary
535 students
- Woodlawn Pre-S 307
Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center
307 students
What this shows Patrick Copeland Elementary reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patrick Copeland Elementary compares
Patrick Copeland Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,800
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Hopewell City Public Schools reports $16,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~579 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.