- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Centennial, CO
Hopkins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hopkins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080531000883
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopkins Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #12 of 15
- schools in Centennial · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopkins Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins Elementary School ranks #12 of 15 schools in Centennial, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080531000883 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Hopkins Elementary School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 080531000883 · Centennial, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 17.7:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Arapahoe High School (1,748 students)
Hopkins Elementary School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Hopkins Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arapahoe High
Arapahoe High School
1,748 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,748 students
- Littleton High
Littleton High School
1,187 students
- Newton Middle
Newton Middle School
781 students
- Ford Elementar 653
Ford Elementary
653 students
- This school 372
Hopkins Elementary School
372 students
What this shows Hopkins Elementary School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopkins Elementary School compares
Hopkins Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 77% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Colorado - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,924
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Hopkins Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe reports $15,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hopkins Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Littleton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ford Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopkins Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other 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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hopkins Elementary School
How many students attend Hopkins Elementary School?
Hopkins Elementary School has 372 students enrolled. It is a public school in Centennial, CO. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopkins Elementary School?
8.9% of students at Hopkins Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopkins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hopkins Elementary School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Centennial, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopkins Elementary School?
Hopkins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hopkins Elementary School rank among schools in Centennial?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins Elementary School ranks #12 of 15 schools in Centennial, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Centennial on the city page.
What other schools are in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe?
Besides Hopkins Elementary School, Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe also operates Arapahoe High School (1,748 students), Heritage High School (1,748 students), and Littleton High School (1,187 students). See the Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe district page for the complete list.