Enrollment
642
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Alamitos, CA
Francis Hopkinson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Francis Hopkinson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062259007301
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis Hopkinson Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Los Alamitos · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.8:1
- large classes for California
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis Hopkinson Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Hopkinson Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Los Alamitos, CA.
School address
District: Los Alamitos Unified · California
NCES ID 062259007301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Francis Hopkinson Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Francis Hopkinson Elementary
Francis Hopkinson Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Los Alamitos, California, enrolling 642 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.8:1 is larger than about 89% of California schools and 25% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.7% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the California average.
Enrollment of 642 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 777 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #268.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1070 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Los Alamitos's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jack L. Weaver Elementary (640 students): Francis Hopkinson Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.8:1 vs 26.7:1).
Los Alamitos Unified also operates Los Alamitos High (2,915 students) and Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle (1,018 students) alongside Francis Hopkinson Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Francis Hopkinson Elementary compares
Francis Hopkinson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 86% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,884
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Two or More 14.3%
Asian 11.7%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Francis Hopkinson Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Alamitos Unified, which includes Francis Hopkinson Elementary.
$13,884
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.2%
State 42.3%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Francis Hopkinson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamitos High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack L. Weaver Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis Hopkinson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,915
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Los Alamitos
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jack L. Weaver Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Los Alamitos Elementary
Standard public school
625 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Richard Henry Lee Elementary
Standard public school
603 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Rossmoor Elementary
Standard public school
540 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~642 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Francis Hopkinson Elementary
How many students attend Francis Hopkinson Elementary?
Francis Hopkinson Elementary has 642 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Alamitos, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Hopkinson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Hopkinson Elementary is 26.8:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis Hopkinson Elementary?
7.7% of students at Francis Hopkinson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis Hopkinson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Francis Hopkinson Elementary is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Los Alamitos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis Hopkinson Elementary?
Francis Hopkinson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Francis Hopkinson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Los Alamitos?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Hopkinson Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Los Alamitos, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Los Alamitos on the city page.
Is Francis Hopkinson Elementary a good school?
Francis Hopkinson Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Los Alamitos Unified?
Besides Francis Hopkinson Elementary, Los Alamitos Unified also operates Los Alamitos High (2,915 students), Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle (1,018 students), and Oak Middle (998 students). See the Los Alamitos Unified district page for the complete list.
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