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Hindman Elementary School

Elementary School · Knott County · Hindman, KY

A Knott County elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

875 W Main St, Hindman, KY 41822

  • Math 39% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2025)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.8% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.3% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$17,594
Chronic Absenteeism58.8%

Students at Hindman Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
41%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 42 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hindman Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low21/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$29,489

Median home value

$85,900

Median rent

$608/mo

College educated

16.3%

Homeownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

28.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41822; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Emmalena Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–84.5 mi205Compare →
Beaver Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2K–8Not available182Compare →
Carr Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2K–8Not available357Compare →
Cordia SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–12Not available171Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Knott County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$17,594NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hindman Elementary School is listed in Knott County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hindman Elementary School

Hindman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hindman, KY, part of Knott County, serving approximately 439 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #755 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hindman Elementary School

What grades does Hindman Elementary School serve?

Hindman Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Hindman Elementary School?

Hindman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hindman Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hindman Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hindman Elementary School rank in KY?

Hindman Elementary School ranks #755 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Hindman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hindman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hindman Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hindman Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hindman Elementary School a charter school?

No, Hindman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hindman Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Hindman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hindman Elementary School?

73.6% of students at Hindman Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
439
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Knott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.8%
Area population (ZIP 41822)
1,979
Area median age
44.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41822; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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