Very Good
#401 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 31% in state
Sinking Fork Elementary School
Elementary School · Christian County · Hopkinsville, KY
A Christian County elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5005 Princeton Rd, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
- Math 50% proficient (2025)
- Reading 48% proficient (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sinking Fork Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sinking Fork 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 4Car-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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Heights AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Freedom Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 3.7 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| Millbrooke Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 4.0 mi | 679 | Compare → |
| Christian County Home/hospitalEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 44 | Compare → |
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
- #4 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
Sinking Fork Elementary School is listed in Christian County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sinking Fork Elementary School
Sinking Fork Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hopkinsville, KY, part of Christian County, serving approximately 412 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #401 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sinking Fork Elementary School
What grades does Sinking Fork Elementary School serve?
Sinking Fork Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Sinking Fork Elementary School?
Sinking Fork Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sinking Fork Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sinking Fork Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sinking Fork Elementary School rank in KY?
Sinking Fork Elementary School ranks #401 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Sinking Fork Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sinking Fork Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Sinking Fork Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sinking Fork Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sinking Fork Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sinking Fork Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sinking Fork Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sinking Fork Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sinking Fork Elementary School?
75.7% of students at Sinking Fork 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
- 412
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Christian County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (270) 887-7330
- 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
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