At a glance
Reported students
397
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
429
Hopewell Elementary School: 397 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
8.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. 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
- 407
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.5:1
What the reported data says about Hopewell Elementary School
Hopewell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Hopewell. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Hopewell Valley Regional School District. NCES reports 397 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.8:1, below the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 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 (75.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 24.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hopewell Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 8.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.05 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
- Students with disabilities
- 24.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 4.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White75.6%
- Hispanic10.3%
- Black2.8%
- Asian8.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2.5%
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
Not reported as 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 Hopewell Valley Regional School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stony Brook Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
395 reported students
Bear Tavern Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
461 reported students
Toll Gate Grammar School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
299 reported students
Timberlane Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
803 reported students
Hopewell Valley Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,068 reported students
Public schools near Hopewell Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Elementary School Elementary · Montgomery Township School District | 03–04 | 591 | 4.2 mi |
| Johnson Park School Elementary · Princeton Public School District | PK–05 | 360 | 4.7 mi |
| Toll Gate Grammar School Elementary · Hopewell Valley Regional School District | PK–05 | 299 | 4.9 mi |
| Orchard Hill Elementary School Elementary · Montgomery Township School District | PK–02 | 755 | 5 mi |
| Community Park School Elementary · Princeton Public School District | PK–05 | 316 | 5.3 mi |
| Princeton Charter School Elementary · Charter · Princeton Charter School | KG–08 | 423 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hopewell Elementary School
What grades does Hopewell Elementary School serve?
Hopewell Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hopewell Valley Regional School District.
How many students attend Hopewell Elementary School?
Hopewell Elementary School reported 397 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 407 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hopewell Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 8.8:1, based on 397 students and 45.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hopewell Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hopewell Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hopewell Valley Regional School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hopewell Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
4.5% 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 School in?
Hopewell Elementary School is part of Hopewell Valley Regional School District, based in Pennington, NJ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hopewell Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Village Elementary School (4.2 mi), Johnson Park School (4.7 mi), Toll Gate Grammar School (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.