ELLEN HOPKINS ELEMENTARY

2020 S 11TH ST
MOORHEAD, MN 56560

www.isd152.org/o/hopk

643 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Ellen Hopkins Elementary, located in Moorhead, Minnesota, is part of the Moorhead Area Public School district. Serving students in the elementary grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often utilizing modern instructional strategies to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond core academics, Ellen Hopkins Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative partnership between families, educators, and the broader Moorhead community. The school environment is characterized by a focus on "Spud Spirit," reflecting the pride and identity of the Moorhead school district. By promoting a culture of kindness and personal responsibility, the school aims to ensure that every student feels valued and empowered as they progress through their formative years.

643

Total Students

43.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELLEN HOPKINS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	426
Hispanic	79
Black	63
Asian	10
Two or More	40
American Indian	25

White
426 (66.3 %)
Hispanic
79 (12.3 %)
Black
63 (9.8 %)
Two or More
40 (6.2 %)
American Indian
25 (3.9 %)
Asian
10 (1.6 %)

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:	Moorhead Area Public Schools
Phone:	(218)284-4300
Website:	http://www.isd152.org/o/hopk
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	397
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 137

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 125