- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hopkinsville, KY
Hopkinsville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hopkinsville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210115000225
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopkinsville Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #9 of 14
- public schools in Hopkinsville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopkinsville Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkinsville Middle School ranks #9 of 14 public schools in Hopkinsville, KY.
School address
District: Christian County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210115000225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Hopkinsville Middle School shrank from 549 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 210115000225 · Hopkinsville, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
741 enr · 23.2:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Christian County High School (1,153 students)
Hopkinsville Middle School shrank from 549 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Hopkinsville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Christian Coun
Christian County High School
1,153 students
- Hopkinsville H
Hopkinsville High School
961 students
- Christian Coun
Christian County Middle School
845 students
- This school
Hopkinsville Middle School
741 students
- Indian Hills E
Indian Hills Elementary School
674 students
- Millbrooke Ele
Millbrooke Elementary School
610 students
What this shows Hopkinsville Middle School reports 741 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopkinsville Middle School compares
Hopkinsville Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 53% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 741 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
741
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 97% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,723
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
260
in-school suspensions + 209 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 63.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 36 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.9%
African American 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Hopkinsville Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Christian County reports $12,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hopkinsville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hopkinsville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christian County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millbrooke Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopkinsville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle schools in Hopkinsville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~741 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hopkinsville Middle School
How many students attend Hopkinsville Middle School?
Hopkinsville Middle School has 741 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hopkinsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkinsville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopkinsville Middle School is 23.2:1, which is 53% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopkinsville Middle School?
62.8% of students at Hopkinsville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopkinsville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hopkinsville Middle School is White at 43.9% of enrollment, in Hopkinsville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopkinsville Middle School?
Hopkinsville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Hopkinsville Middle School rank among public schools in Hopkinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkinsville Middle School ranks #9 of 14 public schools in Hopkinsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hopkinsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Christian County?
Besides Hopkinsville Middle School, Christian County also operates Christian County High School (1,153 students), Hopkinsville High School (961 students), and Christian County Middle School (845 students). See the Christian County district page for the complete list.