Serving 687 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hopewell Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 98% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Hopewell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Hopewell Elementary School's student population of 687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
Hopewell Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hopewell Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 1223 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
22%
3%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
61%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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What is Hopewell Elementary School's ranking?
Hopewell Elementary School is ranked #1 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Hopewell Elementary School often compared to?
Hopewell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant View Elementary School, Riverdale Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Hopewell Elementary School?
687 students attend Hopewell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Hopewell Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hopewell Elementary School?
Hopewell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hopewell Elementary School offer ?
Hopewell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hopewell Elementary School part of?
Hopewell Elementary School is part of Pleasant Valley Community School District.
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