Serving 642 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Francis Hopkinson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Francis Hopkinson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Francis Hopkinson Elementary School's student population of 642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
642 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
'Education is the Key to Success'
School Rankings
Francis Hopkinson Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis Hopkinson Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
46%
20%
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Huskies
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis Hopkinson Elementary School's ranking?
Francis Hopkinson Elementary School is ranked #122 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Francis Hopkinson Elementary School often compared to?
Francis Hopkinson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack L. Weaver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Francis Hopkinson Elementary School?
642 students attend Francis Hopkinson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Francis Hopkinson Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Francis Hopkinson Elementary School?
Francis Hopkinson Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Francis Hopkinson Elementary School offer ?
Francis Hopkinson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Francis Hopkinson Elementary School part of?
Francis Hopkinson Elementary School is part of Los Alamitos Unified School District.
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