JOHNSTON HOPKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Johnston Hopkins Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Iberia Parish school district, located in New Iberia, LA with about 549 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Johnston Hopkins Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Johnston Hopkins Elementary School, located on Hopkins Street in New Iberia, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Iberia Parish School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. By providing a structured curriculum and a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its pupils for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community engagement and personal responsibility.
The school plays a vital role in the local New Iberia community, functioning as a hub for both educational instruction and extracurricular activities. With a focus on foundational literacy, mathematics, and character building, Johnston Hopkins Elementary emphasizes the importance of early childhood education in shaping lifelong learners. Through the collaboration of dedicated faculty, supportive staff, and involved families, the school aims to cultivate a safe and enriching environment where every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Johnston Hopkins Elementary School at (337) 369-9687 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-9687
JOHNSTON HOPKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Iberia, LA with about 549 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Iberia Parish
- Total Students:
- 549
- Teachers:
- 35.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 549 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHNSTON HOPKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 83% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 83.2%
- White
- 8.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
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.