Serving 674 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Indian Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Indian Hills Elementary School serves the southwest part of Hopkinsville, KY, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Indian Hills Elementary School's student population of 674 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
674 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Indian Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian Hills Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#698 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
37%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
38%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Indian Hills Elementary School is ranked #698 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Indian Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Indian Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millbrooke Elementary School, Freedom Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Indian Hills Elementary School?
674 students attend Indian Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Indian Hills Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Indian Hills Elementary School?
Indian Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Indian Hills Elementary School offer ?
Indian Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Indian Hills Elementary School part of?
Indian Hills Elementary School is part of Christian County School District.
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