- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hindman, KY
Hindman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hindman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210312000835
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hindman Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 434
- students enrolled
Hindman Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Knott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210312000835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Hindman Elementary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 210312000835 · Hindman, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 12.8:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Knott County Central High School (520 students)
Hindman Elementary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Hindman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knott County C
Knott County Central High School
520 students
- This school
Hindman Elementary School
434 students
- Carr Creek Ele
Carr Creek Elementary School
369 students
- Emmalena Eleme 204
Emmalena Elementary School
204 students
- Cordia School 185
Cordia School
185 students
- Beaver Creek E 183
Beaver Creek Elementary School
183 students
What this shows Hindman Elementary School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hindman Elementary School compares
Hindman 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 23% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.1%
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
$17,594
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 98.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.6, Hindman Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knott County reports $17,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hindman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knott County Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carr Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emmalena Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cordia School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beaver Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hindman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hindman Elementary School
How many students attend Hindman Elementary School?
Hindman Elementary School has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hindman, KY. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hindman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hindman Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 18% 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 Hindman Elementary School?
71.9% of students at Hindman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hindman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hindman Elementary School is White at 98.2% of enrollment, in Hindman, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hindman Elementary School?
Hindman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Knott County?
Besides Hindman Elementary School, Knott County also operates Knott County Central High School (520 students), Carr Creek Elementary School (369 students), and Emmalena Elementary School (204 students). See the Knott County district page for the complete list.