Enrollment
51
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210115002330
Christian County Home/Hospital — Hopkinsville, KY
Federal NCES profile for Christian County Home/Hospital, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Christian County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
45:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
+188% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Christian County Home/Hospital compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Christian County Home/Hospital reports 51 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 45:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 188% above the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 183% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 75.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 28% above the Kentucky average and 46% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 51 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Christian County spends $13,900 per pupil district-wide, below the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.9% from local sources (property taxes), 56.5% from the state, and 20.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Christian County Home/Hospital compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 45:1 | ▲ 188% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 28% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 28% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
45:1
students per teacher
— 188% above state mean
Top 99% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,900
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kentucky avg of $15,105
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 51 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 51 Top 10% in Kentucky — larger than 90% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 45:1 +188% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 75.6% +28% vs state
NCES ID 210115002330
Student demographics
White 58.8%
African American 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 51:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Christian County, which includes Christian County Home/Hospital.
$13,900
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 56.5%
Federal 20.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
Similar other schools in Hopkinsville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indian Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Millbrooke Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Standard public school
580 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary School
Standard public school
504 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Sinking Fork Elementary School
Standard public school
430 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Christian County Public Schools Vla
Alternative education program
283 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Christian County Home/Hospital
How many students attend Christian County Home/Hospital?
Christian County Home/Hospital has 51 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hopkinsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christian County Home/Hospital?
The student-teacher ratio at Christian County Home/Hospital is 45:1, which is 188% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 183% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christian County Home/Hospital?
75.6% of students at Christian County Home/Hospital are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christian County Home/Hospital?
The largest demographic group at Christian County Home/Hospital is White at 58.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hopkinsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christian County Home/Hospital?
Christian County Home/Hospital has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.