- Enrollment
- 2,915
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Francis Hopkinson Elementary held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 062259007301 · Los Alamitos, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 26.8:1 · 7.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Alamitos High (2,915 students)
Francis Hopkinson Elementary held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Francis Hopkinson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Alamitos H
Los Alamitos High
2,915 students
- Sharon Christa 1,018
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle
1,018 students
- Oak Middle 998
Oak Middle
998 students
- J. H. Mcgaugh 721
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary
721 students
- This school 642
Francis Hopkinson Elementary
642 students
- Jack L. Weaver 640
Jack L. Weaver Elementary
640 students
What this shows Francis Hopkinson Elementary reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis Hopkinson Elementary compares
Francis Hopkinson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,064
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Los Alamitos Unified reports $15,064 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~642 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.