- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hopkinsville, KY
Sinking Fork Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sinking Fork Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210115000232
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sinking Fork Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Hopkinsville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sinking Fork Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sinking Fork Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Hopkinsville, KY.
School address
District: Christian County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210115000232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Sinking Fork Elementary School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 210115000232 · Hopkinsville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 17.9:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Christian County High School (1,153 students)
Sinking Fork Elementary School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Sinking Fork 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 430
Sinking Fork Elementary School
430 students
What this shows Sinking Fork Elementary School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sinking Fork Elementary School compares
Sinking Fork 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.8%
African American 30.5%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Sinking Fork Elementary 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 Sinking Fork 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christian County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkinsville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sinking Fork 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
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
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sinking Fork Elementary School
How many students attend Sinking Fork Elementary School?
Sinking Fork Elementary School has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hopkinsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sinking Fork Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sinking Fork Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sinking Fork Elementary School?
65.0% of students at Sinking Fork Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sinking Fork Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sinking Fork Elementary School is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Hopkinsville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sinking Fork Elementary School?
Sinking Fork Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Sinking Fork Elementary School rank among schools in Hopkinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sinking Fork Elementary School ranks #5 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 Sinking Fork 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.