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#585 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 24% in state

Hopewell Elementary School

Elementary School · Hopewell Valley Regional School District · Hopewell, NJ

A Hopewell Valley Regional School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

35 PRINCETON AVENUE, Hopewell, NJ 08525

  • Math 64% vs NJ 47% (2025)
  • Reading 70% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+16.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.4 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$31,748
Chronic Absenteeism9.3%

Students at Hopewell Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency64%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
47%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency70%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 67% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
65%
ELA
66%
2025
Math
64%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

1.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hopewell Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low2/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$157,868

Median home value

$551,300

Median rent

$1,646/mo

College educated

63.1%

Homeownership

85.7%

Poverty rate

1.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Princeton Academy of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition7.9K–83.1 mi179Compare →
The Blawenburg Village SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K3.4 mi5Compare →
Princeton Day SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5PK–124.0 mi941Compare →
Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition8.4PK–124.0 mi332Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Hopewell Valley Regional School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$31,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hopewell Elementary School is listed in Hopewell Valley Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hopewell Elementary School

Hopewell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hopewell, NJ, part of Hopewell Valley Regional School District, serving approximately 410 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #585 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hopewell Elementary School

What grades does Hopewell Elementary School serve?

Hopewell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Hopewell Elementary School?

Hopewell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Elementary School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hopewell Elementary School rank in NJ?

Hopewell Elementary School ranks #585 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Hopewell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hopewell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hopewell Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hopewell Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hopewell Elementary School a charter school?

No, Hopewell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hopewell Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Hopewell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hopewell Elementary School?

1.7% of students at Hopewell Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
410
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Mercer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.3%
Area population (ZIP 08525)
4,567
Area average commute
34.1 min
Area median age
46.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08525; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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