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Dupont Elementary

Grades KG–05 · Elementary · Hopewell, VA · NCES 510198000866

At a glance

Reported students

589

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

40.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Virginia elementary enrollment

67th percentile

Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

584

Dupont Elementary: 589 reported students.

State peer staffing position

63rd percentile

14.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
613
Teachers (FTE)
54
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1

What the reported data says about Dupont Elementary

Dupont Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Hopewell. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Hopewell City Public Schools. NCES reports 589 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 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 Black (50.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.5%). English learners represent 5.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. 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 Dupont Elementary

  1. 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
5.2%
Students with disabilities
18.3%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
2
Psychologists (FTE)
0.33
Social workers (FTE)
0.17

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White19.4%
  • Hispanic19.5%
  • Black50.8%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial9.8%

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.

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Public schools near Dupont Elementary

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Patrick Copeland Elementary

Elementary · Hopewell City Public Schools

KG–055790.9 mi
Harry E. James Elementary

Elementary · Hopewell City Public Schools

KG–055351.4 mi
Enon Elementary

Elementary · Chesterfield County Public Schools

PK–056912.6 mi
Middle Road Elementary

Elementary · Prince George County Public Schools

PK–057693.2 mi
Elizabeth Scott Elementary

Elementary · Chesterfield County Public Schools

PK–057293.6 mi
Tussing Elementary

Elementary · Colonial Heights City Public Schools

PK–056523.8 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Dupont Elementary

What grades does Dupont Elementary serve?

Dupont Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hopewell City Public Schools.

How many students attend Dupont Elementary?

Dupont Elementary reported 589 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 613 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Dupont Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 589 students and 40.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Dupont Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Dupont Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hopewell City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Dupont Elementary in?

Dupont Elementary is part of Hopewell City Public Schools, based in Hopewell, VA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Dupont Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Patrick Copeland Elementary (0.9 mi), Harry E. James Elementary (1.4 mi), Enon Elementary (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.