Enrollment
750
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hopkins Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hopkins Elementary School
Hopkins Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Somerset, Kentucky, enrolling 750 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Kentucky schools and 20% 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 68.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 750 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 316 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #154.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Somerset's public schools, it stands alongside Shopville Elementary School (385 students): Hopkins Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 16.7:1).
Somerset Independent also operates Somerset High School (526 students) and Meece Middle School (486 students) alongside Hopkins Elementary School.
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 Elementary School compares
Hopkins Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,411
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somerset Independent, which includes Hopkins Elementary School.
$12,411
Per student
-6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 47.9%
Federal 19.6%
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 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
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~750 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hopkins Elementary School a good school?
Hopkins Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 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.
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