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#103 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 8% in state

Indian Hills Elementary School

Elementary School · Christian County · Hopkinsville, KY

A Christian County elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

434 Koffman Dr, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

  • Math 43% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2025)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change+0.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.3% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.3% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$12,723
Chronic Absenteeism16.9%

Students at Indian Hills Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
16%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
20%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Indian Hills 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,958/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hopkinsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$49,872

Median home value

$147,400

Median rent

$866/mo

College educated

21.2%

Homeownership

55.6%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42240; 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
Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–121.2 mi426Compare →
Millbrooke Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–61.2 mi679Compare →
Sts Peter & Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–82.0 mi105Compare →
Grace Episcopal Church KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K2.1 mi5Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Christian County

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#1 of 15
District spending per student
$12,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Indian Hills Elementary School is listed in Christian County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Indian Hills Elementary School

Indian Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hopkinsville, KY, part of Christian County, serving approximately 557 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Indian Hills Elementary School

What grades does Indian Hills Elementary School serve?

Indian Hills Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Indian Hills Elementary School?

Indian Hills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Indian Hills Elementary School rank in KY?

Indian Hills Elementary School ranks #103 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Indian Hills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Indian Hills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Indian Hills Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Hills Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Indian Hills Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Indian Hills Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

76.3% of students at Indian Hills 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 – 6th
Enrollment
557
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Christian County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.9%
Area population (ZIP 42240)
41,510
Area average commute
20.8 min
Area median age
35.4
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 42240; 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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