SINKING FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sinking Fork Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Christian County school district, located in Hopkinsville, KY with about 498 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Sinking Fork Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Sinking Fork Elementary School at (270) 887-7330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7330
SINKING FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hopkinsville, KY with about 498 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Christian County
- Total Students:
- 498
- Teachers:
- 28
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 498 students
- White
- 55.4%
- Black or African American
- 33.1%
- Two or more races
- 6.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.