Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Horne Street School serves the northwest part of Dover, NH, covering an area of approximately 7.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 5 to 10-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edges located up to 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering All Learners!
School Rankings
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street ranks within the top 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 455 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street's ranking?
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street is ranked #176 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street often compared to?
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Streetis often viewed alongside schools like Woodman Park School, Marshwood Great Works School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street?
412 students attend Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street?
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street offer ?
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street part of?
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street is part of Dover School District.
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