Enrollment
75
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210286002280
Hopkins County Schools Academy — Madisonville, KY
Federal NCES profile for Hopkins County Schools Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
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: Hopkins 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)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-19% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hopkins County Schools Academy reports 75 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 68.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% above the Kentucky average and 32% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hopkins County spends $13,966 per pupil district-wide, below the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.7% from local sources (property taxes), 55.0% from the state, and 19.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), calculated from 2 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 Hopkins County Schools Academy 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 16% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 12% | — | — |
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
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 20% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,966
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
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
Enrollment 75 Top 12% in Kentucky — larger than 88% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 68.4% +16% vs state
NCES ID 210286002280
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopkins County, which includes Hopkins County Schools Academy.
$13,966
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
Similar other schools in Madisonville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Broadway Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Jesse Stuart Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Pride Elementary School
Standard public school
404 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Grapevine Elementary School
Standard public school
318 students 14:1 students per teacher
Hopkins County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
29 students 6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 a other 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 12.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Madisonville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopkins County Schools Academy?
Hopkins County Schools Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.