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Hopewell City Public Schools

Public school district · Hopewell, VA · NCES 5101980

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At a glance

Reported students

3,949

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

7

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

13.2:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$16,800

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$10,173

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.

Students
3,780
Teachers (FTE)
336
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1

What current records say about Hopewell City Public Schools

Hopewell City Public Schools operates 7 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Hopewell, Virginia. NCES reports 3,949 students and 299.4 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Virginia agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 63 of 131 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $16,800 in current expenditure per pupil and $10,173 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 35 of 131 in Virginia. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

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Reported needs and resources

English learners
4.1%
Students with disabilities (IDEA)
18.4%
Classroom teachers (FTE)
299.4
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$66,932,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

Hopewell City Public Schools

Hopewell, Virginia

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 37.3013, -77.2965

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White18.1%
  • Hispanic15.7%
  • Black57.8%
  • Asian0.7%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial7.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
Elementary357913.6:10
Middle180312.2:10
High11,13616.4:10
Combined / other230714.6:10

Explore schools in Hopewell City Public Schools

7 current directory entries

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Showing 1–7 of 7 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
Carter G. Woodson MiddleMiddle06–0880312.2:1
Dupont ElementaryElementaryKG–0558914.5:1
Harry E. James ElementaryElementaryKG–0553511.3:1
Hopewell HighHigh09–121,13616.4:1
New HOPE AcademyOtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Patrick Copeland ElementaryElementaryKG–0557913.6:1
Woodlawn Pre-School Learning CenterOtherPK–PK30714.6:1

Cities served by Hopewell City Public Schools

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Frequently asked questions about Hopewell City Public Schools

How many schools are in Hopewell City Public Schools?

Hopewell City Public Schools has 7 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other.

How many students attend Hopewell City Public Schools?

NCES reports 3,949 students for 2024–25, served by 299.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 63 of 131 Virginia agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 3,780 students in schools that are still open.

What is the student–teacher ratio in Hopewell City Public Schools?

The district-wide ratio is 13.2:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does Hopewell City Public Schools spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $16,800 in current expenditure per pupil, including $10,173 for instruction. That ranks 35 of 131 comparable Virginia agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

What is the largest high school in Hopewell City Public Schools?

Hopewell High reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 1,136 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.

How do I find my assigned school in Hopewell City Public Schools?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (804) 541-6400 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

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