Dupont Elementary vs Patrick Copeland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dupont Elementary
Hopewell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
589 students
Patrick Copeland Elementary
Hopewell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
579 students
| Measure | Dupont Elementary Hopewell, Virginia | Patrick Copeland Elementary Hopewell, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #959 of 1,142 | #910 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #18102 of 50,301 | #16470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 589 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 79% |
| city | Hopewell | Hopewell |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patrick Copeland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 60.1).
- •Patrick Copeland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Patrick Copeland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100% vs 100.2%).
- •Patrick Copeland Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
- •Dupont Elementary is the larger school with 589 students compared with 579.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dupont Elementary better than Patrick Copeland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Patrick Copeland Elementary ranks higher (62.5 vs 60.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dupont Elementary and Patrick Copeland Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hopewell and Hopewell in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dupont Elementary: 589. Patrick Copeland Elementary: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dupont Elementary and Patrick Copeland Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dupont Elementary is 959th of 1,142 and Patrick Copeland Elementary is 910th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).