Hopkins Elementary School

As an average-sized elementary-level community in CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Hopkins Elementary School works with 372 students from grades pre-K through 5, overseen by Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe.

Within Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe, which oversees 20 schools and 13,109 students, Hopkins Elementary School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Hopkins Elementary School reports that White students make up the majority at 75%. Other groups include 13% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 2% Asian. By comparison, Arapahoe County as a whole is about 59% White, so the school skews noticeably more White than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, Hopkins Elementary School logs 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.6:1, putting Hopkins Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 20% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Arapahoe County runs at roughly 50%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

After controlling for student poverty, Hopkins Elementary School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 54.7%; this one delivers 56.2%.

Around the school, census data for Arapahoe County shows median household income runs about $101,087, 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Hopkins Elementary School is one of 176 public schools in Arapahoe County (combined enrollment of about 115,502 students).

The closest other public school is Little Raven Elementary School, roughly 0.6 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Hopkins Elementary School at 5th of 8; the average score across the group is 55.5%.

The campus sits in a downtown setting.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Hopkins Elementary School has rose 7%, going from 347 students in 2018 to 372 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 18% to 13% across the same window. Class-load math has tightened: from 20.1:1 in 2018 to 15.0:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.