Enrollment
674
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hopkinsville, KY
Indian Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210115000224
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Hills Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Hopkinsville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Hills Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hills Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Hopkinsville, KY.
School address
District: Christian County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210115000224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Hills Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Hills Elementary School
Indian Hills Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, enrolling 674 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Kentucky schools and 34% 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 66.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 674 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 412 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #244.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 674 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hopkinsville's public schools, it stands alongside Millbrooke Elementary School (610 students): Indian Hills Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 15.6:1).
Christian County also operates Christian County High School (1,153 students) and Hopkinsville High School (961 students) alongside Indian Hills 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 Indian Hills Elementary School compares
Indian Hills 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 674 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 37.7%
African American 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Indian Hills Elementary 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 Indian Hills Elementary 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 Indian Hills Elementary 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christian County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkinsville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrooke Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Hills Elementary 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
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Hopkinsville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Millbrooke Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Standard public school
580 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary School
Standard public school
504 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Sinking Fork Elementary School
Standard public school
430 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Christian County Public Schools Vla
Alternative education program
283 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Bluegrass Learning Academy
Alternative education program
130 students 32.5:1 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 (~674 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Indian Hills Elementary School?
Indian Hills Elementary School has 674 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hopkinsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 34% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Hills Elementary School?
66.2% of students at Indian Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Hills Elementary School is White at 37.7% of enrollment, in Hopkinsville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Hills Elementary School?
Indian Hills Elementary 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 Indian Hills Elementary School rank among schools in Hopkinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hills Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 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 schools in Hopkinsville on the city page.
Is Indian Hills Elementary School a good school?
Indian Hills Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Indian Hills Elementary 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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