Excellent
#976 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 10% in state
Francis Hopkinson Elementary
Elementary School · Los Alamitos Unified · Los Alamitos, CA
A Los Alamitos Unified elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12582 Kensington Rd., Los Alamitos, CA 90720
- Math 79% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 82% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Francis Hopkinson Elementary score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 80% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Francis Hopkinson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Alamitos), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$134,232
Median home value
$1,166,200
Median rent
$2,370/mo
College educated
52.3%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack L. Weaver ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Tincher PreparatoryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 824 | Compare → |
| Rossmoor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Richard Henry Lee ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 615 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Los Alamitos Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Francis Hopkinson Elementary is listed in Los Alamitos Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Francis Hopkinson Elementary
Francis Hopkinson Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Alamitos, CA, part of Los Alamitos Unified, serving approximately 636 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #976 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Francis Hopkinson Elementary
What grades does Francis Hopkinson Elementary serve?
Francis Hopkinson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Francis Hopkinson Elementary?
Francis Hopkinson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Hopkinson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Hopkinson Elementary is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Francis Hopkinson Elementary rank in CA?
Francis Hopkinson Elementary ranks #976 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Francis Hopkinson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Francis Hopkinson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Francis Hopkinson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Francis Hopkinson Elementary has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Francis Hopkinson Elementary a charter school?
No, Francis Hopkinson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Francis Hopkinson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Francis Hopkinson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francis Hopkinson Elementary?
10.7% of students at Francis Hopkinson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 636
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (562) 799-4500
- Area population (ZIP 90720)
- 24,021
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 43
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90720; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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