Enrollment
283
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hopkinsville, KY
Christian County Public Schools Vla
Federal NCES profile for Christian County Public Schools Vla, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210115002524
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christian County Public Schools Vla earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Hopkinsville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Christian County Public Schools Vla has class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christian County Public Schools Vla ranks #2 of 10 schools in Hopkinsville, KY.
School address
District: Christian County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210115002524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Christian County Public Schools Vla compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Christian County Public Schools Vla
Christian County Public Schools Vla is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, enrolling 283 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 283 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 255 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #80.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hopkinsville's public schools, it stands alongside Indian Hills Elementary School (674 students): Christian County Public Schools Vla is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 20.4:1).
Christian County also operates Christian County High School (1,153 students) and Hopkinsville High School (961 students) alongside Christian County Public Schools Vla.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Christian County Public Schools Vla compares
Christian County Public Schools Vla on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,697
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Christian County Public Schools Vla is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Christian County, which includes Christian County Public Schools Vla.
$11,697
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Christian County Public Schools Vla Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hopkinsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christian County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkinsville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christian County Public Schools Vla's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Hopkinsville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indian Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Millbrooke Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 15.6:1 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 12.6:1 students per teacher
Sinking Fork Elementary School
Standard public school
430 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Bluegrass Learning Academy
Alternative education program
130 students 32.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~283 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Christian County Public Schools Vla
How many students attend Christian County Public Schools Vla?
Christian County Public Schools Vla has 283 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Hopkinsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christian County Public Schools Vla?
The student-teacher ratio at Christian County Public Schools Vla is 17.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christian County Public Schools Vla?
69.8% of students at Christian County Public Schools Vla are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christian County Public Schools Vla?
The largest demographic group at Christian County Public Schools Vla is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Hopkinsville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christian County Public Schools Vla?
Christian County Public Schools Vla has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Christian County Public Schools Vla rank among schools in Hopkinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Christian County Public Schools Vla ranks #2 of 10 schools in Hopkinsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hopkinsville on the city page.
Is Christian County Public Schools Vla a good school?
Christian County Public Schools Vla earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Christian County?
Besides Christian County Public Schools Vla, Christian County also operates Christian County High School (1,153 students), Hopkinsville High School (961 students), and Christian County Middle School (845 students). See the Christian County district page for the complete list.
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