- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Bondurant Middle School shrank from 643 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 210201000435 · Frankfort, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 15.4:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin County High School (990 students)
Bondurant Middle School shrank from 643 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bondurant Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Count
Franklin County High School
990 students
- Western Hills
Western Hills High School
827 students
- Elkhorn Middle
Elkhorn Middle School
725 students
- This school
Bondurant Middle School
600 students
- Collins Lane
Collins Lane
509 students
- Hearn Elementa
Hearn Elementary
476 students
What this shows Bondurant Middle School reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bondurant Middle School compares
Bondurant Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,057
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Franklin County reports $15,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~600 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), down 44.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.