At a glance
Reported students
483
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
474.5
Hopewell Elementary: 483 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 530
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Hopewell Elementary
Hopewell Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Kansas City. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Park Hill. NCES reports 483 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, close to the Missouri median of 12.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.9%) and Black (23.4%). English learners represent 10.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hopewell Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.9%
- Hispanic11.6%
- Black23.4%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Park Hill
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tiffany Ridge Elementary Schl
Elementary · Grades KG–05
484 reported students
Thomas B. Chinn Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
466 reported students
Hawthorn Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
450 reported students
Prairie Point Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
437 reported students
English Landing Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
435 reported students
Southeast Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
548 reported students
Public schools near Hopewell Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Line Creek Elem. Elementary · Park Hill | KG–05 | 321 | 1.4 mi |
| Thomas B. Chinn Elem. Elementary · Park Hill | KG–05 | 466 | 1.6 mi |
| West Englewood Elementary Elementary · North Kansas City 74 | KG–05 | 435 | 1.8 mi |
| Southeast Elem. Elementary · Park Hill | KG–05 | 548 | 1.8 mi |
| Linden West Elementary Elementary · North Kansas City 74 | PK–05 | 501 | 1.9 mi |
| Pathfinder Elem. Elementary · Platte Co. R-III | PK–05 | 409 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hopewell Elementary
What grades does Hopewell Elementary serve?
Hopewell Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Park Hill.
How many students attend Hopewell Elementary?
Hopewell Elementary reported 483 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 530 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hopewell Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 483 students and 38.42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hopewell Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hopewell Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Park Hill attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hopewell Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hopewell Elementary in?
Hopewell Elementary is part of Park Hill, based in Kansas City, MO, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hopewell Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Line Creek Elem. (1.4 mi), Thomas B. Chinn Elem. (1.6 mi), West Englewood Elementary (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.