- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hopkinsville, KY
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210115002024
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Hopkinsville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Hopkinsville, KY.
School address
District: Christian County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210115002024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 210115002024 · Hopkinsville, KY Other · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 14.9:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Christian County High School (1,153 students)
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary 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
- Hopkinsville M
Hopkinsville Middle School
741 students
- Indian Hills E
Indian Hills Elementary School
674 students
- This school
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
580 students
What this shows Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School compares
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 34% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Christian County reports $12,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopkinsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christian County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkinsville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary 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
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Hopkinsville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indian Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Millbrooke Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 15.6:1 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
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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School has 580 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hopkinsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
79.1% of students at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School rank among schools in Hopkinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr. 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.
What other schools are in Christian County?
Besides Martin Luther King Jr. 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.