- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerset, KY
Hopkins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hopkins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210543001307
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopkins Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopkins Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Somerset, KY.
School address
District: Somerset Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210543001307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Hopkins Elementary School grew from 650 students in 2022-23 to 698 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 210543001307 · Somerset, KY Other · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 18.3:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerset High School (526 students)
Hopkins Elementary School grew from 650 students in 2022-23 to 698 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Hopkins Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hopkins Elementary School
750 students
- Somerset High
Somerset High School
526 students
- Meece Middle S
Meece Middle School
486 students
What this shows Hopkins Elementary School reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopkins Elementary School compares
Hopkins Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,533
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Hopkins Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Somerset Independent reports $13,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hopkins Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meece Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopkins Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Somerset
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Shopville Elementary School
Standard public school
385 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Northern Elementary School
Standard public school
352 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Memorial Education Center
Standard public school
231 students
Eagle Academy
Alternative education program
38 students 38:1 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 (~750 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hopkins Elementary School
How many students attend Hopkins Elementary School?
Hopkins Elementary School has 750 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerset, KY. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 698 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopkins Elementary School?
68.6% of students at Hopkins Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopkins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hopkins Elementary School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Somerset, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopkins Elementary School?
Hopkins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Hopkins Elementary School rank among schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Somerset, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Somerset on the city page.
What other schools are in Somerset Independent?
Besides Hopkins Elementary School, Somerset Independent also operates Somerset High School (526 students) and Meece Middle School (486 students). See the Somerset Independent district page for the complete list.