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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HILLSBOROUGH·NCES 120087008084

LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER

315 W OLD HILLSBOROUGH AVE, SEFFNER, FL 33584 · (813) 744-8008 · Hillsborough County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED21-SUBURBTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL57 STUDENTS
Enrollment
57
Combined
DISTRICT 448 · STATE 353
Student : Teacher
4.4:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
26 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 1
1
Grade 2
2
Grade 3
1
Grade 4
2
Grade 5
2
Grade 6
4
Grade 7
6
Grade 8
3
Grade 9
4
Grade 10
10
Grade 11
7
Grade 12
15
Student demographics
White
33%
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
26%
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 38%
Black
33%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 21%
Asian
4%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 3%
Two+
4%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 4%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
72%
Female
28%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
57
-6 (-10%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
4.4:1
was 5.3:1
% White
33%
was 37%
% Hispanic
26%
was 30%
% Black
33%
was 25%
% Asian
4%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER

LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER operates as an one-room-style multi-level school in SEFFNER, Florida, operated by HILLSBOROUGH. Current enrollment sits at 57 students spanning grades pre-K through 12. By comparison, Florida's public schools average about 353 students each, so LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER sits 84% below that benchmark.

HILLSBOROUGH runs 300 schools in total, collectively educating 221,318 students. LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER logs that the most-represented group is White (33%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups; the rest looks like 33% Black, 26% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 51% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, The school employs 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 4.4:1. The state averages around 17.7:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 46% of students at LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the broader community, Hillsborough County reports that the typical household earns roughly $79,540 per year, roughly 38% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Hillsborough County's 320 public schools (combined enrollment of about 223,193 students), LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: LOPEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER operates from a residential location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 10%: 63 students in 2018 compared to 57 in 2025. Black enrollment moved from 25% to 33% across the same window.

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Hillsborough County at a glance

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Population
1,522,748
Census ACS
Median income
$79,540
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
320
223,193 students

Quick facts

School name
LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER
District
HILLSBOROUGH
Address
315 W OLD HILLSBOROUGH AVE, SEFFNER, FL 33584
Phone
(813) 744-8008
County
Hillsborough County
Level
Combined
Grade range
PK–12
Total enrollment
57
Teachers (FTE)
13
Student–teacher ratio
4.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
26 (46%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
120087008084
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER
How many students attend LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER?
LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER enrolls approximately 57 students in grades PK-12.
What age range does LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER serve?
LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER serves students from grade PK through grade 12.
How many teachers does LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER have?
LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER employs 13 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.4:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER?
At LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER, the student body is approximately 33% White, 26% Hispanic, 33% Black, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER public or private?
LOPEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER is a public K-12 school, overseen by HILLSBOROUGH.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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