Enrollment
600
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Frankfort, KY
Bondurant Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bondurant Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210201000435
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bondurant Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #9 of 17
- public schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bondurant Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bondurant Middle School ranks #9 of 17 public schools in Frankfort, KY.
School address
District: Franklin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210201000435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bondurant Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bondurant Middle School
Bondurant Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Frankfort, Kentucky, enrolling 600 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 600 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 467 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #145.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Frankfort's middle schools, it stands alongside Elkhorn Middle School (725 students): Bondurant Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 15.4:1).
Franklin County also operates Franklin County High School (990 students) and Western Hills High School (827 students) alongside Bondurant Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bondurant Middle School compares
Bondurant Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,576
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 5.8%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Bondurant Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin County, which includes Bondurant Middle School.
$13,576
Per student
+3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 47.8%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bondurant Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collins Lane | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hearn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bondurant Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Frankfort
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~600 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bondurant Middle School
How many students attend Bondurant Middle School?
Bondurant Middle School has 600 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Frankfort, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bondurant Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bondurant Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bondurant Middle School?
51.2% of students at Bondurant Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bondurant Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bondurant Middle School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Frankfort, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bondurant Middle School?
Bondurant Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bondurant Middle School rank among public schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Bondurant Middle School ranks #9 of 17 public schools in Frankfort, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Frankfort on the city page.
Is Bondurant Middle School a good school?
Bondurant Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Franklin County?
Besides Bondurant Middle School, Franklin County also operates Franklin County High School (990 students), Western Hills High School (827 students), and Elkhorn Middle School (725 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.
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