B
Hopewell Area School District
Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 3 towns
Serves Hopewell, Raccoon and Independence.
Students
2,007
Schools
5
Spent per student
$18,840
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
14:1
Debt
$15.3M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Hopewell Area School District
- School Grade B: better than 58% of Pennsylvania districts
- Spends 13% less per student than the PA average
- 14 students per teacher
- Debt of $15.3M, about $7,608 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Pine Run.
K–4Freedom Area El SchFreedom Area School District
5–8Freedom Area MSFreedom Area School District
9–12Freedom Area SHSFreedom Area School District
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency36%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$18,840 per student · 13% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 64%Support & administration 33%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 52%State 45%Federal 4%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
2,090’20
2,055’21
2,038’22
2,040’23
2,007’24
Down 4% since 2020.
Students
White 87%Two or more races 5%Black 4%Hispanic 3%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
5 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.