Hindman Elementary School

430 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Hindman Elementary School, located on West Main Street in the heart of Hindman, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational pillar for the local Knott County community. As a public institution, it is dedicated to providing core academic instruction to students in their formative years, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social development within a small-town environment. The school plays a vital role in the region, acting not only as a place of learning but also as a central hub for families residing in the Appalachian foothills.

Given its location in Knott County, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture and reflects the values of its surrounding rural community. Like many schools in the area, Hindman Elementary focuses on fostering a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with students to meet state academic standards while addressing the unique needs of local children. The school remains committed to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school, balancing traditional curriculum with the spirit and heritage of the Hindman community.

430

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hindman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	422
Hispanic	2
Black	2
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
422 (98.1 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.5 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Knott County
Phone:	(606)785-5872
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 38

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 50