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#281 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 15% in state

Hopkins Elementary School

Elementary School · Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe · Centennial, CO

A Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

7171 SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA STREET, Centennial, CO 80122

  • Math 52% vs CO 40% (2025)
  • Reading 59% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.2% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.1% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg+15.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.2 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$15,924
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Hopkins Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency52%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
40%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency59%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
52%
2025
Math
52%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

18.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hopkins Elementary School 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 Denver map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,903/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Centennial), 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

$120,181

Median home value

$599,400

Median rent

$2,094/mo

College educated

63%

Homeownership

83.7%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Little Raven Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–50.6 mi439Compare →
The VillageEnrollment path unverified3.8PK0.7 mi323Compare →
Runyon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2K–50.9 mi427Compare →
Gudy Gaskill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.6K–51.1 mi523Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#10 of 20
District spending per student
$15,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hopkins Elementary School is listed in Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hopkins Elementary School

Hopkins Elementary School is a public elementary school in Centennial, CO, part of Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe, serving approximately 358 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #281 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hopkins Elementary School

What grades does Hopkins Elementary School serve?

Hopkins Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Hopkins Elementary School?

Hopkins Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hopkins Elementary School rank in CO?

Hopkins Elementary School ranks #281 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Hopkins Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hopkins Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Hopkins Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hopkins Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hopkins Elementary School a charter school?

No, Hopkins Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hopkins Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Hopkins Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hopkins Elementary School?

18.2% of students at Hopkins Elementary School 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Arapahoe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
Area population (ZIP 80122)
31,575
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
43.1
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80122; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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