- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hopkinsville, KY
Freedom Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Freedom Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210115002415
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Hopkinsville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Hopkinsville, KY.
School address
District: Christian County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210115002415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Freedom Elementary School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 210115002415 · Hopkinsville, KY Other · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 12.6:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Christian County High School (1,153 students)
Freedom Elementary School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Freedom Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Christian Coun
Christian County High School
1,153 students
- Hopkinsville H
Hopkinsville High School
961 students
- Christian Coun
Christian County Middle School
845 students
- Hopkinsville M
Hopkinsville Middle School
741 students
- Indian Hills E
Indian Hills Elementary School
674 students
- This school
Freedom Elementary School
504 students
What this shows Freedom Elementary School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freedom Elementary School compares
Freedom Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 40% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,723
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 49.4%
White 30.4%
Two or More 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Freedom Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Christian County reports $12,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freedom Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkinsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christian County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkinsville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freedom Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Sinking Fork Elementary School
Standard public school
430 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Christian County Public Schools Vla
Alternative education program
283 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Bluegrass Learning Academy
Alternative education program
130 students 32.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freedom Elementary School
How many students attend Freedom Elementary School?
Freedom Elementary School has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hopkinsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freedom Elementary School?
83.0% of students at Freedom Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Freedom Elementary School is African American at 49.4% of enrollment, in Hopkinsville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom Elementary School?
Freedom Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Freedom Elementary School rank among schools in Hopkinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Elementary School ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Christian County?
Besides Freedom Elementary School, 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.