Hopeton Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2241 W. Turlock Rd.
Winton, CA 95388
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 55 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Hopeton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
55 students

Showing 2008–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Showing 2007–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(15-16)
<50%
37%
(15-16)
<50%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1

Showing 2007–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Hispanic
(14-15)
71%
54%

Showing 2006–2015. View full 28-year historical data

White
(14-15)
20%
25%

Showing 2006–2015. View full 28-year historical data

Two or more races
(14-15)
9%
3%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%

Showing 2006–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%

Showing 2006–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Hopeton Elementary School?
55 students attend Hopeton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Hopeton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hopeton Elementary School?
Hopeton Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hopeton Elementary School offer ?
Hopeton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Hopeton Elementary School part of?
Hopeton Elementary School is part of Merced River Union Elementary School District.

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