Hopewell Elementary School

Summary:

Hopewell Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Collins, Mississippi, serving grades K-6 with a student population of 202. The school is part of the Covington County School District, which is ranked 70 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hopewell Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (89.6%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have a more diverse racial composition. However, the school has shown improvement in its test scores over the years, with the school ranking 104 out of 390 Mississippi elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is a notable improvement from its previous rankings, which were in the bottom quarter of Mississippi elementary schools. Additionally, Hopewell Elementary has consistently had a very high percentage of students (over 98%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.8 to 13.9 over the past few years, which is lower than the surrounding schools like Collins Elementary.

The improvement in test scores at Hopewell Elementary suggests that the school is making progress in addressing the educational needs of its students, particularly in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. While the school still faces challenges, such as the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, its recent performance has outpaced some of the nearby schools, such as Collins Elementary. This indicates that the school's focus on addressing the specific needs of its student population, which is predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged, may be a key to its success, along with the low student-teacher ratio. With continued efforts to build on its strengths and address its challenges, Hopewell Elementary has the potential to become a model for other schools serving similar student populations within the Covington County School District.


Detail:

Public K-6

 824 Hopewell Road
       Collins, MS  39428


(601) 765-8568

District: Covington County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
104th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,135 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  202

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.6%
White:
5.9%
Two or more races:
4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hopewell Elementary School ranks better than 73.3% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Covington County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Hopewell Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Covington County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (89.6%), White (5.9%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Covington County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hopewell Elementary School is 8.8, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Covington County School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hopewell Elementary School is $9,135. 1 elementary schools in the Covington County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hopewell Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Covington County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Covington County School District 70th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hopewell Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 21.32 333rd 394 15.5%
2009 37.05 266th 392 32.1%
2010 22.55 337th 403 16.4%
2011 37.27 290th 418 30.6%
2012 19.45 377th 414 8.9%
2013 25.97 329th 408 19.4%
2014 21.31 342nd 394 13.2%
2015 28.29 293rd 402 27.1%
2016 34.57 251st 394 36.3%
2017 23.60 317th 406 21.9%
2018 16.36 357th 404 11.6%
2019 15.08 354th 397 10.8%
2021 19.21 302nd 381 20.7%
2022 32.41 260th 382 31.9%
2023 70.46 104th 377 72.4%
2024 71.27 104th 390 73.3%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Hopewell Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hopewell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 28 378 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1991 37 386 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1992 29 367 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1993 15 383 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1994 23 371 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1995 10 348 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1996 10 348 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1997 13 345 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1998 10 353 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1999 9 344 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2000 9 323 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2001 8 325 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2002 15 288 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2003 15 288 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2004 10 293 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2005 8 278 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2006 6 286 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2007 8 292 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2008 6 291 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2009 20 289 0 3 0 0 0 0 312
2010 15 276 0 3 0 0 3 0 297
2011 15 269 0 4 0 0 2 0 290
2012 16 283 0 1 0 0 3 0 303
2013 18 292 0 2 0 0 4 0 316
2014 22 283 0 3 0 0 5 0 313
2015 19 282 0 4 0 0 3 0 308
2016 22 285 0 0 0 0 5 0 312
2017 16 278 0 3 0 0 8 0 305
2018 12 281 0 0 0 0 6 0 299
2019 11 258 0 0 0 0 10 0 279
2020 11 241 0 0 0 0 6 0 258
2021 5 222 0 0 0 0 11 0 238
2022 7 190 0 0 0 0 7 0 204
2023 12 181 0 0 0 0 9 0 202

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hopewell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 406 24.9 16.3 n/a
1991 423 24.5 17.2 n/a
1992 396 25.0 15.8 60.1
1993 398 23.0 17.3 56.3
1994 394 22.8 17.3 58.6
1995 358 20.9 17.1 59.2
1996 358 20.9 17.1 59.2
1997 358 20.8 17.2 59.8
1998 363 20.2 18.0 61.4
1999 355 20.9 17.0 73.8
2000 334 21.8 15.3 74.9
2001 333 22.5 14.8 75.7
2002 303 20.6 14.7 79.2
2003 303 20.6 14.7 79.2
2004 303 20.5 14.8 91.1
2005 286 19.3 14.8 99
2006 292 19.5 15.0 93.5
2007 300 19.9 15.1 98.3
2008 299 19.4 15.4 95
2009 312 19.2 16.3 97.8
2010 297 19.9 14.8 97.6
2011 290 15.3 18.8 95.5
2012 303 16.7 18.1 89.1
2013 316 19.3 16.3 92.7
2014 313 19.0 16.4 94.2
2015 308 18.0 17.1 92.5
2016 312 18.0 17.3 92.6
2017 305 16.0 18.9 94.1
2018 299 13.0 22.9 98.3
2019 279 15.8 17.6 97.8
2020 258 18.0 14.3 98.4
2021 238 17.0 13.9 98.7
2022 204 17.4 11.6 100
2023 202 22.8 8.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hopewell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 406 24.9 16.3 n/a
1991 423 24.5 17.2 n/a
1992 396 25.0 15.8 60.1
1993 398 23.0 17.3 56.3
1994 394 22.8 17.3 58.6
1995 358 20.9 17.1 59.2
1996 358 20.9 17.1 59.2
1997 358 20.8 17.2 59.8
1998 363 20.2 18.0 61.4
1999 355 20.9 17.0 73.8
2000 334 21.8 15.3 74.9
2001 333 22.5 14.8 75.7
2002 303 20.6 14.7 79.2
2003 303 20.6 14.7 79.2
2004 303 20.5 14.8 91.1
2005 286 19.3 14.8 99
2006 292 19.5 15.0 93.5
2007 300 19.9 15.1 98.3
2008 299 19.4 15.4 95
2009 312 19.2 16.3 97.8
2010 297 19.9 14.8 97.6
2011 290 15.3 18.8 95.5
2012 303 16.7 18.1 89.1
2013 316 19.3 16.3 92.7
2014 313 19.0 16.4 94.2
2015 308 18.0 17.1 92.5
2016 312 18.0 17.3 92.6
2017 305 16.0 18.9 94.1
2018 299 13.0 22.9 98.3
2019 279 15.8 17.6 97.8
2020 258 18.0 14.3 98.4
2021 238 17.0 13.9 98.7
2022 204 17.4 11.6 100
2023 202 22.8 8.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hopewell Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $618 (6.8%) $8,516 (93.2%) $9,135

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hopewell Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 354th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 104th of 377 Elementary schools
 61.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hopewell Elementary School)27.355.6
 28.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Covington County School District)42.750.8
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hopewell Elementary School)4.677.7
 73.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Covington County School District)37.666
 28.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hopewell Elementary School)13.662.5
 48.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Covington County School District)45.859.8
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hopewell Elementary School)9.162.5
 53.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Covington County School District)45.460.9
 15.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hopewell Elementary School)2050
 30%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Covington County School District)35.550.3
 14.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hopewell Elementary School)31.571.9
 40.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Covington County School District)20.743.5
 22.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Hopewell Elementary School)14.367.7
 53.4%
   5th Grade Science (Covington County School District)44.765.6
 20.9%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hopewell Elementary School)11.133.3
 22.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Covington County School District)22.337.5
 15.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hopewell Elementary School)42.266.7
 24.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Covington County School District)31.839.9
 8.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students279202
 27.6%
African American258181
 29.8%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White1112
 9.1%
Two or More Races109
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.8%100%
 2.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 202 students attended Hopewell Elementary School.

Hopewell Elementary School ranks 104th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hopewell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Collins High School

Students at Hopewell Elementary School are 90% African American, 6% White, 4% Two or more races.


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