FRANCIS HOPKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Francis Hopkinson Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Los Alamitos Unified school district, located in Los Alamitos, CA with about 705 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 27 teachers, Francis Hopkinson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Francis Hopkinson Elementary, located in the Los Alamitos Unified School District, is widely recognized as a high-performing public school that serves students in the surrounding Los Alamitos and Rossmoor communities. The school maintains a strong reputation for academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Orange County. It places a significant emphasis on creating a nurturing and supportive environment, fostering a culture of high expectations for both student achievement and character development.

Beyond its rigorous academic curriculum, Hopkinson Elementary is noted for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school offers a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and modern facilities designed to engage students in both traditional core subjects and creative arts. With a focus on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond, the school leverages the resources and reputation of the Los Alamitos Unified District to provide a well-rounded and structured educational experience.

For more information, contact Francis Hopkinson Elementary at (562) 799-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12582 Kensington Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720-4749
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FRANCIS HOPKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Los Alamitos, CA with about 705 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
705
Teachers:
27
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 705 students

White
54.9%
Hispanic/Latino
24.5%
Asian
10.6%
Two or more races
8.5%
Black or African American
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.