Hopkins Elementary School

Summary:

Hopkins Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Somerset, Kentucky, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 650 students. The school is part of the Somerset Independent School District, which is ranked 19 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Hopkins Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Kentucky, with a statewide ranking between 35-53 out of 685-687 schools in the past 5 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 years, indicating excellent academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, Hopkins Elementary outperformed the state average in all tested subjects (Mathematics, Reading, and Science) for grades 3 and 4. The school's performance across different student subgroups, including Female, Male, Hispanic, and White students, is also exceptional, consistently ranking in the top 10-65 out of hundreds of Kentucky elementary schools. Additionally, the school's performance for Low Socioeconomic Status students is particularly noteworthy, ranking in the top 22-35 out of 665-670 Kentucky elementary schools in the past 3 years.

While Eubank Elementary, Nancy Elementary, and Shopville Elementary, which are nearby schools in the Pulaski County district, also demonstrate strong academic performance, Hopkins Elementary's focus on resource allocation, small class sizes, and effective strategies for supporting students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds contribute to its exceptional results. However, the school may benefit from further examination and improvement in its support for students with special educational needs, as its ranking for Special Education and Disabled students is relatively lower compared to its overall performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 210 May St
       Somerset, KY  42501


(606) 678-8707

District: Somerset Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,394 Help


Students who attend Hopkins Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Meece Middle School
High:    Somerset High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  698

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.8%
Hispanic:
8.2%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hopkins Elementary School ranks better than 92.3% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.4. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.8%), Hispanic (8.2%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hopkins Elementary School is 16.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hopkins Elementary School is $15,394.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hopkins Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hopkins Elementary School 53rd of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Hopkins Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Somerset Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Somerset Independent 19th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hopkins Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hopkins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 63.60 223rd 638 65.0%
2008 43.02 399th 651 38.7%
2009 45.84 388th 658 41.0%
2010 35.83 500th 683 26.8%
2011 57.98 302nd 688 56.1%
2012 67.68 188th 713 73.6%
2013 64.03 220th 719 69.4%
2014 64.83 217th 705 69.2%
2015 76.75 115th 698 83.5%
2016 63.85 230th 690 66.7%
2017 54.79 310th 694 55.3%
2018 67.61 180th 691 74.0%
2019 68.73 189th 700 73.0%
2021 70.25 99th 517 80.9%
2022 86.56 46th 684 93.3%
2023 89.96 35th 687 94.9%
2024 86.40 53rd 685 92.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hopkins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.74 99th 661 85.0%
2023 58.95 70th 257 72.8%
2024 56.04 95th 279 65.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hopkins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.62 172nd 631 72.7%
2019 67.68 152nd 664 77.1%
2021 66.65 73rd 275 73.5%
2022 87.62 22nd 667 96.7%
2023 88.78 29th 670 95.7%
2024 87.29 35th 665 94.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Hopkins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.27 132nd 663 80.1%
2019 75.53 101st 671 84.9%
2021 50.09 159th 312 49.0%
2022 89.07 26th 641 95.9%
2023 88.15 32nd 639 95.0%
2024 83.28 54th 644 91.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hopkins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.91 207th 445 53.5%
2019 43.23 227th 474 52.1%
2022 47.06 102nd 206 50.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Hopkins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.67 247th 665 62.9%
2019 58.21 268th 676 60.4%
2021 68.29 77th 325 76.3%
2022 80.50 63rd 657 90.4%
2023 87.63 47th 652 92.8%
2024 87.07 50th 652 92.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hopkins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.70 11th 153 92.8%
2019 86.54 5th 152 96.7%
2022 81.94 9th 114 92.1%
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Rank History for White students at Hopkins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.52 200th 593 66.3%
2019 60.44 217th 592 63.3%
2021 68.10 82nd 337 75.7%
2022 86.77 47th 656 92.8%
2023 88.45 39th 658 94.1%
2024 83.41 65th 659 90.1%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hopkins Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 423 37 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1989 426 33 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1990 480 26 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1991 502 47 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1992 501 36 6 1 0 n/a n/a 15 559
1993 481 29 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1994 476 44 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1995 500 24 8 0 2 n/a n/a 0 534
1996 500 24 8 0 2 n/a n/a 0 534
1997 507 30 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1998 466 16 3 1 0 n/a n/a 5 491
1999 448 22 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 475
2000 554 30 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2001 517 34 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2002 482 59 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 557
2003 482 59 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 557
2004 476 48 10 11 2 n/a n/a 0 547
2005 526 35 8 17 2 n/a n/a 0 588
2006 506 29 7 17 1 n/a n/a 0 560
2007 483 29 5 23 0 n/a n/a 5 545
2008 497 30 3 22 0 n/a n/a 12 564
2009 512 33 2 18 0 n/a n/a 17 582
2010 537 31 2 26 0 n/a n/a 15 611
2011 534 28 15 48 0 0 9 0 634
2012 524 28 18 66 0 0 15 0 651
2013 551 27 16 60 0 0 15 0 669
2014 547 21 16 69 0 0 17 0 670
2015 555 22 12 68 0 0 30 0 687
2016 530 18 12 65 0 0 31 0 656
2017 514 18 13 69 1 0 32 0 647
2018 516 17 12 54 1 0 26 0 626
2019 509 17 8 59 1 0 30 0 624
2020 531 24 9 50 0 0 42 0 656
2021 470 15 4 43 1 0 38 0 571
2022 491 17 5 42 1 0 43 0 599
2023 542 15 3 47 0 0 43 0 650
2024 571 14 5 57 0 0 51 0 698

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hopkins Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 463 34.0 13.6 n/a
1989 462 30.8 15.0 n/a
1990 506 32.1 15.7 n/a
1991 554 32.6 16.9 n/a
1992 559 35.6 15.7 n/a
1993 516 35.8 14.4 n/a
1994 529 35.4 14.9 n/a
1995 534 37.0 14.4 n/a
1996 534 37.0 14.4 n/a
1997 544 36.0 15.1 46.9
1998 491 38.9 12.6 46.1
1999 475 34.3 13.9 64
2000 590 46.5 12.7 62.5
2001 560 25.1 22.3 53.4
2002 557 37.5 14.9 94.4
2003 557 37.5 14.9 94.4
2004 547 39.9 13.7 n/a
2005 588 40.5 14.5 n/a
2006 560 40.4 13.9 60.2
2007 545 42.0 13.0 62
2008 564 41.8 13.5 49.3
2009 582 37.5 15.5 39.8
2010 611 32.0 19.0 54.5
2011 634 39.5 16.0 63.6
2012 651 38.8 16.7 65.3
2013 669 40.3 16.5 56.4
2014 670 39.5 16.9 62.8
2015 687 39.0 17.6 68.1
2016 656 40.0 16.4 71.3
2017 647 40.0 16.1 70.3
2018 626 41.4 15.1 70.8
2019 624 40.3 15.4 72.1
2020 656 40.0 16.4 67.5
2021 571 40.5 14.0 69.7
2022 599 41.0 14.6 71.5
2023 650 41.3 15.7 71.4
2024 698 42.3 16.4 89.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hopkins Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 463 34.0 13.6 n/a
1989 462 30.8 15.0 n/a
1990 506 32.1 15.7 n/a
1991 554 32.6 16.9 n/a
1992 559 35.6 15.7 n/a
1993 516 35.8 14.4 n/a
1994 529 35.4 14.9 n/a
1995 534 37.0 14.4 n/a
1996 534 37.0 14.4 n/a
1997 544 36.0 15.1 46.9
1998 491 38.9 12.6 46.1
1999 475 34.3 13.9 64
2000 590 46.5 12.7 62.5
2001 560 25.1 22.3 53.4
2002 557 37.5 14.9 94.4
2003 557 37.5 14.9 94.4
2004 547 39.9 13.7 n/a
2005 588 40.5 14.5 n/a
2006 560 40.4 13.9 60.2
2007 545 42.0 13.0 62
2008 564 41.8 13.5 49.3
2009 582 37.5 15.5 39.8
2010 611 32.0 19.0 54.5
2011 634 39.5 16.0 63.6
2012 651 38.8 16.7 65.3
2013 669 40.3 16.5 56.4
2014 670 39.5 16.9 62.8
2015 687 39.0 17.6 68.1
2016 656 40.0 16.4 71.3
2017 647 40.0 16.1 70.3
2018 626 41.4 15.1 70.8
2019 624 40.3 15.4 72.1
2020 656 40.0 16.4 67.5
2021 571 40.5 14.0 69.7
2022 599 41.0 14.6 71.5
2023 650 41.3 15.7 71.4
2024 698 42.3 16.4 89.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hopkins Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,081 (11.9%) $161 (1.8%) $1,242 (13.7%) $6,966 (76.6%) $886 (9.7%) $7,852 (86.3%) $9,095
2019 $1,231 (10.4%) $197 (1.7%) $1,428 (12.0%) $7,743 (65.2%) $1,589 (13.4%) $9,293 (78.3%) $11,871
2020 $2,716 (13.5%) $573 (2.9%) $3,289 (16.4%) $15,496 (77.2%) $3,047 (15.2%) $18,539 (92.4%) $20,062
2021 $2,966 (13.1%) $775 (3.4%) $3,741 (16.5%) $16,315 (72.1%) $2,585 (11.4%) $18,900 (83.5%) $22,641
2022 $1,648 (10.7%) $1,186 (7.7%) $2,833 (18.4%) $1,005 (6.5%) $1,778 (11.5%) $2,784 (18.1%) $15,394

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hopkins Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 189th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 35th of 687 Elementary schools
 21.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students624650
 4.2%
African American1715
 11.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian83
 62.5%
Hispanic5947
 20.3%
Pacific Islander00
White509542
 6.5%
Two or More Races3043
 43.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.1%71.4%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hopkins Elementary School

Students at Hopkins Elementary School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Yes. Hopkins Elementary School ranks in the top 7.7% of Kentucky elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 698 students attended Hopkins Elementary School.

Students who attend Hopkins Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meece Middle School
High : Somerset High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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