At a glance
Reported students
323
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
323
Hopewell El Sch: 323 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 382
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
What the reported data says about Hopewell El Sch
Hopewell El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Aliquippa. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Hopewell Area SD. NCES reports 323 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 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 (86.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.5%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. 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 El Sch
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.47 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 0.67 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.67
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.4%
- Hispanic6.5%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.6%
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 Hopewell Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Independence El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
228 reported students
Margaret Ross El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
185 reported students
Hopewell SHS
High · Grades 09–12
614 reported students
Hopewell JHS
Middle · Grades 05–08
657 reported students
Public schools near Hopewell El Sch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Ross El Sch Elementary · Hopewell Area SD | KG–04 | 185 | 1.5 mi |
| Aliquippa El Sch Elementary · Aliquippa SD | KG–06 | 480 | 2.2 mi |
| Bon Meade El Sch Elementary · Moon Area SD | KG–04 | 572 | 3 mi |
| Independence El Sch Elementary · Hopewell Area SD | KG–04 | 228 | 3.3 mi |
| Highland El Sch Elementary · Ambridge Area SD | PK–05 | 284 | 3.6 mi |
| J.A. Allard El Sch Elementary · Moon Area SD | KG–04 | 209 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hopewell El Sch
What grades does Hopewell El Sch serve?
Hopewell El Sch reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hopewell Area SD.
How many students attend Hopewell El Sch?
Hopewell El Sch reported 323 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 382 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hopewell El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 323 students and 21.47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hopewell El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hopewell El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hopewell Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Hopewell El Sch in?
Hopewell El Sch is part of Hopewell Area SD, based in Aliquippa, PA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hopewell El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Margaret Ross El Sch (1.5 mi), Aliquippa El Sch (2.2 mi), Bon Meade El Sch (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.