Hopkins Elementary School

Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe

7171 SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA STREET
CENTENNIAL, CO 80122

360 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hopkins Elementary School, located at 7171 South Pennsylvania Street in Centennial, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Littleton Public Schools (LPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a highly regarded school district, Hopkins benefits from strong community involvement and a curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and foundational skills necessary for long-term success.

The school emphasizes a "whole child" approach, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and specialized programs that cater to diverse student interests and needs. With its dedicated faculty and staff, Hopkins Elementary strives to maintain small class atmospheres and collaborative partnerships with parents, ensuring that each student feels valued and challenged. Its location in Centennial places it within a stable residential area, making it a central hub for families seeking a nurturing educational experience rooted in strong academic standards and community values.

360

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hopkins Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	51
Black	6
Asian	9
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
274 (76.1 %)
Hispanic
51 (14.2 %)
Two or More
19 (5.3 %)
Asian
9 (2.5 %)
Black
6 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe
Phone:	(303)347-4550
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 74