Lopez Elementary School

200 N Kingsway Rd
Seffner, FL 33584
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lopez Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lopez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lopez Elementary School's student population of 579 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
579 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lopez Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lopez Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2078 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lopez Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lopez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lopez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lopez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
36%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lopez Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lopez Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lopez Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lopez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lopez Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Lopez Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lopez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lopez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lopez Elementary School's ranking?
Lopez Elementary School is ranked #2078 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lopez Elementary School often compared to?
Lopez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcdonald Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lopez Elementary School?
579 students attend Lopez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Lopez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lopez Elementary School?
Lopez Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lopez Elementary School offer ?
Lopez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lopez Elementary School part of?
Lopez Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Lopez Elementary School located?
Lopez Elementary School is located in the Seffner Community Alliance neighborhood of Seffner, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Seffner Community Alliance.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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