Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lopez Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lopez Elementary School serves the northern part of Seffner, FL, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families within this attendance zone typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 2.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lopez Elementary School's student population of 511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lopez Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lopez Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2158 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lopez Elementary School's ranking?
Lopez Elementary School is ranked #2158 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lopez Elementary School often compared to?
Lopez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcdonald Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lopez Elementary School?
511 students attend Lopez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Lopez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lopez Elementary School?
Lopez Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lopez Elementary School offer ?
Lopez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lopez Elementary School part of?
Lopez Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Lopez Elementary School located?
Lopez Elementary School is located in the Seffner Community Alliance neighborhood of Seffner, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Seffner Community Alliance.
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