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Hopkins Public Schools

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 6 towns

Serves Dorr, Salem, Hopkins, Monterey, Watson and Hopkins.

Students
1,415
Schools
4
Spent per student
$14,561
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
33%
Debt
$14.1M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Hopkins Public Schools

  • School Grade A: better than 87% of Indiana districts
  • Math proficiency 13 pts above the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 14 pts above the state
  • Spends 12% less per student than the MI average
  • 15 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 8.1% since 2020
  • Debt of $14.1M, about $9,968 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Howe.

K–2Lakeland Primary SchoolLakeland School Corporation
3–6Lakeland Intermediate SchoolLakeland School Corporation
7–12Lakeland Jr/Sr High SchoolLakeland School Corporation

Test scores vs. MI

2020–21
Math proficiency48%
State average 34.6%
Reading / language arts51%
State average 47.9%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 82.9%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$14,561 per student · 12% below MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 57%Support & administration 38%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 28%State 68%Federal 5%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
1,539’20
1,515’21
1,476’22
1,440’23
1,415’24

Down 8.1% since 2020.

Students
White 91%Hispanic 5%Two or more races 3%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Asian <1%

Schools in the district

4 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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