Serving 579 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Patrick Copeland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Patrick Copeland Elementary serves a central area in Hopewell, VA, covering approximately 6.5 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Patrick Copeland Elementary School's student population of 579 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
579 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Patrick Copeland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patrick Copeland Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1587 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
52%
21%
White
21%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patrick Copeland Elementary School's ranking?
Patrick Copeland Elementary School is ranked #1587 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Patrick Copeland Elementary School often compared to?
Patrick Copeland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dupont Elementary School, Harry E. James Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Patrick Copeland Elementary School?
579 students attend Patrick Copeland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Patrick Copeland Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patrick Copeland Elementary School?
Patrick Copeland Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Patrick Copeland Elementary School offer ?
Patrick Copeland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Patrick Copeland Elementary School part of?
Patrick Copeland Elementary School is part of Hopewell City School District.
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