- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nebo, KY
West Hopkins School
Federal NCES profile for West Hopkins School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210286001472
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hopkins School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Kentucky schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 293
- students enrolled
West Hopkins School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
West Hopkins School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.9 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 210286001472 · Nebo, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 11.3:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Madisonville North Hopkins High School (1,023 students)
West Hopkins School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.9 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
West Hopkins School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madisonville N
Madisonville North Hopkins High School
1,023 students
- Hopkins County
Hopkins County Central High School
861 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
549 students
- Hanson Element
Hanson Elementary School
532 students
- West Broadway
West Broadway Elementary School
486 students
- This school 293
West Hopkins School
293 students
What this shows West Hopkins School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hopkins School compares
West Hopkins 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,749
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 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, West Hopkins School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hopkins County reports $12,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Hopkins School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madisonville North Hopkins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkins County Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broadway Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hopkins School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Hopkins School
How many students attend West Hopkins School?
West Hopkins School has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nebo, KY. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hopkins School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hopkins School is 11.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 28% 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 West Hopkins School?
55.1% of students at West Hopkins School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hopkins School?
The largest demographic group at West Hopkins School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Nebo, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hopkins School?
West Hopkins School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Hopkins County?
Besides West Hopkins School, Hopkins County also operates Madisonville North Hopkins High School (1,023 students), Hopkins County Central High School (861 students), and Southside Elementary School (549 students). See the Hopkins County district page for the complete list.