At a glance
Reported students
283
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
31.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky other enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 157 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
430
Christian County Public Schools VLA: 283 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
31.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 215
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Christian County Public Schools VLA
Christian County Public Schools VLA is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Hopkinsville. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Christian County. NCES reports 283 students for 2024–25.
Among 157 combined / other schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 40 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 31.4:1, above the Kentucky median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (57.2%) and Black (15.5%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Christian County Public Schools VLA
- 1How do the reported 31.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.2%
- Hispanic12%
- Black15.5%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
5 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Christian County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ELC
Other · Grades PK–PK
132 reported students
Christian County Home/Hospital
Other · Grades PK–12
51 reported students
Cumberland Hall School
Other · Grades KG–12
32 reported students
Madisonville Tech - Hopkinsville
Other · Grades UG–UG
0 reported students
Crofton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
Sinking Fork Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
430 reported students
Public schools near Christian County Public Schools VLA
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County Home/Hospital Other · Christian County | PK–12 | 51 | under 0.1 mi |
| Madisonville Tech - Hopkinsville Other · Christian County | UG–UG | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Gateway Academy to Innovation & Tech. High · Christian County | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Christian County Middle School Middle · Christian County | 06–08 | 845 | 0.2 mi |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ELC Other · Christian County | PK–PK | 132 | 2.3 mi |
| Cumberland Hall School Other · Christian County | KG–12 | 32 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Christian County Public Schools VLA
What grades does Christian County Public Schools VLA serve?
Christian County Public Schools VLA reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Christian County.
How many students attend Christian County Public Schools VLA?
Christian County Public Schools VLA reported 283 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 157 Kentucky combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 215 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Christian County Public Schools VLA?
The calculated ratio is 31.4:1, based on 283 students and 9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Christian County Public Schools VLA a public, charter, or magnet school?
Christian County Public Schools VLA is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Christian County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Christian County Public Schools VLA students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Christian County Public Schools VLA in?
Christian County Public Schools VLA is part of Christian County, based in Hopkinsville, KY, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Christian County Public Schools VLA?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Christian County Home/Hospital (under 0.1 mi), Madisonville Tech - Hopkinsville (under 0.1 mi), Gateway Academy to Innovation & Tech. (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.