- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Herndon, KY
South Christian Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Christian Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210115000233
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Christian Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 554
- students enrolled
South Christian Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Christian County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210115000233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
South Christian Elementary School held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 210115000233 · Herndon, KY Other · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 14.2:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Christian County High School (1,153 students)
South Christian Elementary School held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
South Christian 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
South Christian Elementary School
554 students
What this shows South Christian Elementary School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Christian Elementary School compares
South Christian 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
African American 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, South Christian 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 South Christian Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkinsville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christian County Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkinsville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Christian 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
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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Christian Elementary School
How many students attend South Christian Elementary School?
South Christian Elementary School has 554 students enrolled. It is a public school in Herndon, KY. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Christian Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Christian Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% 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 South Christian Elementary School?
54.7% of students at South Christian Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Christian Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Christian Elementary School is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Herndon, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Christian Elementary School?
South Christian Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in Christian County?
Besides South Christian 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.