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#1608 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 47% in state
Hopewell Early Childhood School
Elementary School · Lakota Local · West Chester, OH
A Lakota Local elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8300 Cox Rd, West Chester, OH 45069
- Math 79% proficient (2017)
- Reading 76% proficient (2017)
- 28.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hopewell Early Childhood School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2014, to 78% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low190/100K
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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
$115,539
Median home value
$314,300
Median rent
$1,585/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Academy of CincinnatiPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Shawnee Early Childhood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–2 | 1.8 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of MasonPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 2.1 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Royal Redeemer Lutheran PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 2.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lakota Local
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #9 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,068NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hopewell Early Childhood School is listed in Lakota Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hopewell Early Childhood School
Hopewell Early Childhood School is a public elementary school in West Chester, OH, part of Lakota Local, serving approximately 744 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 28.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,608 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hopewell Early Childhood School
What grades does Hopewell Early Childhood School serve?
Hopewell Early Childhood School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Hopewell Early Childhood School?
Hopewell Early Childhood School has an enrollment of approximately 744 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Early Childhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Early Childhood School is 28.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hopewell Early Childhood School rank in OH?
Hopewell Early Childhood School ranks #1,608 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Hopewell Early Childhood School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hopewell Early Childhood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Early Childhood School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hopewell Early Childhood School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Hopewell Early Childhood School a charter school?
No, Hopewell Early Childhood School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hopewell Early Childhood School a Title I school?
No, Hopewell Early Childhood School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hopewell Early Childhood School?
39.8% of students at Hopewell Early Childhood 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 744
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (513) 777-6128
- Area population (ZIP 45069)
- 55,635
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 45069; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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