Harry E. James Elementary vs Patrick Copeland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry E. James Elementary
Hopewell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
Patrick Copeland Elementary
Hopewell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
579 students
| Measure | Harry E. James Elementary Hopewell, Virginia | Patrick Copeland Elementary Hopewell, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #877 of 1,142 | #910 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15721 of 50,301 | #16470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 535 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 79% |
| city | Hopewell | Hopewell |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry E. James Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 62.5).
- •Patrick Copeland Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Patrick Copeland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Patrick Copeland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100% vs 101.5%).
- •Harry E. James Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.8).
- •Patrick Copeland Elementary is the larger school with 579 students compared with 535.
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 Harry E. James Elementary better than Patrick Copeland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harry E. James Elementary ranks higher (63.6 vs 62.5 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 Harry E. James Elementary and Patrick Copeland Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hopewell and Hopewell in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry E. James Elementary: 535. Patrick Copeland Elementary: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry E. James Elementary and Patrick Copeland Elementary rank in Virginia?
Harry E. James Elementary is 877th of 1,142 and Patrick Copeland Elementary is 910th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).