Enrollment
741
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hopkinsville Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hopkinsville Middle School
Hopkinsville Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, enrolling 741 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Kentucky schools and 53% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.8% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 741 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 380 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #230.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 469 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 741 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 36 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hopkinsville's middle schools, it stands alongside Christian County Middle School (845 students): Hopkinsville Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.2:1 vs 22.8:1).
Christian County also operates Christian County High School (1,153 students) and Hopkinsville High School (961 students) alongside Hopkinsville Middle 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 Hopkinsville Middle School compares
Hopkinsville Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,697
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Christian County, which includes Hopkinsville Middle School.
$11,697
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 56.5%
Federal 20.5%
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 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
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~741 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hopkinsville Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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