Francis Hopkinson Elementary vs Kettering Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Hopkinson Elementary
Los Alamitos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
642 students
Kettering Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Francis Hopkinson Elementary Los Alamitos, California | Kettering Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #82 of 5,693 | #494 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3035 of 50,301 | #7338 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 642 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.7% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 77% |
| city | Los Alamitos | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis Hopkinson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 76.0).
- •Francis Hopkinson Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 77%).
- •Francis Hopkinson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •Francis Hopkinson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.7% vs 32.2%).
- •Kettering Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 25.7).
- •Francis Hopkinson Elementary is the larger school with 642 students compared with 348.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Francis Hopkinson Elementary better than Kettering Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Francis Hopkinson Elementary ranks higher (83.7 vs 76.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Francis Hopkinson Elementary and Kettering Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Los Alamitos and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Hopkinson Elementary: 642. Kettering Elementary: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Hopkinson Elementary and Kettering Elementary rank in California?
Francis Hopkinson Elementary is 82nd of 5,693 and Kettering Elementary is 494th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).