Sinking Fork Elementary School

5005 Princeton Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240

430 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sinking Fork Elementary School is a public school located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, serving students in Christian County. As a community-focused institution, the school places a strong emphasis on foundational learning, fostering both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. It is part of the Christian County Public Schools district, which strives to provide a supportive environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where faculty and staff work closely with families to support student success. Beyond core academic subjects like reading, mathematics, and science, Sinking Fork encourages student participation in school activities and character-building initiatives. By prioritizing high expectations and clear communication between home and school, Sinking Fork Elementary serves as a vital anchor for the families in the Hopkinsville area.

430

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sinking Fork Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	30
Black	131
Two or More	39
American Indian	3

White
227 (52.8%)
Black
131 (30.5%)
Two or More
39 (9.1%)
Hispanic
30 (7.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Christian County
Phone:	(270)887-7330
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 67