Enrollment
75
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madisonville, KY
Hopkins County Schools Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hopkins County Schools Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210286002280
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopkins County Schools Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Madisonville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopkins County Schools Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins County Schools Academy ranks #6 of 6 schools in Madisonville, KY.
School address
District: Hopkins County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210286002280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hopkins County Schools Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hopkins County Schools Academy
Hopkins County Schools Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Madisonville, Kentucky, enrolling 75 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25:1 is larger than about 97% of Kentucky schools and 64% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 75 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #26, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Madisonville's public schools, it stands alongside West Broadway Elementary School (486 students): Hopkins County Schools Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25:1 vs 21.1:1).
Hopkins County also operates Madisonville North Hopkins High School (1,023 students) and Hopkins County Central High School (861 students) alongside Hopkins County Schools Academy.
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 Hopkins County Schools Academy compares
Hopkins County Schools Academy on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 64% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 97% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,219
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 6.7%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Hopkins County Schools Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopkins County, which includes Hopkins County Schools Academy.
$12,219
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 55.0%
Federal 19.3%
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 Hopkins County Schools Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madisonville North Hopkins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hopkins County Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Broadway Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopkins County Schools Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Madisonville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Broadway Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Jesse Stuart Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Pride Elementary School
Standard public school
404 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Grapevine Elementary School
Standard public school
318 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Hopkins County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
29 students 9.7:1 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 (~75 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hopkins County Schools Academy
How many students attend Hopkins County Schools Academy?
Hopkins County Schools Academy has 75 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Madisonville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkins County Schools Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopkins County Schools Academy is 25:1, which is 64% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopkins County Schools Academy?
68.4% of students at Hopkins County Schools Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopkins County Schools Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hopkins County Schools Academy is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Madisonville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopkins County Schools Academy?
Hopkins County Schools Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hopkins County Schools Academy rank among schools in Madisonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins County Schools Academy ranks #6 of 6 schools in Madisonville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madisonville on the city page.
Is Hopkins County Schools Academy a good school?
Hopkins County Schools Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of 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 Hopkins County?
Besides Hopkins County Schools Academy, Hopkins County also operates Madisonville North Hopkins High School (1,023 students), Hopkins County Central High School (861 students), and Southside Elementary School (549 students). See the Hopkins County district page for the complete list.
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