Enrollment
509
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frankfort, KY
Collins Lane
Federal NCES profile for Collins Lane, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210201000437
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Collins Lane earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Collins Lane has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Collins Lane ranks #6 of 7 schools in Frankfort, KY.
School address
District: Franklin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210201000437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Collins Lane compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Collins Lane
Collins Lane is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Frankfort, Kentucky, enrolling 509 students.
At 15:1, 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 52.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 509 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 479 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #189.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 509 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Frankfort's public schools, it stands alongside Bridgeport Elementary School (402 students): Collins Lane is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 13:1).
Franklin County also operates Franklin County High School (990 students) and Western Hills High School (827 students) alongside Collins Lane.
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 Collins Lane compares
Collins Lane on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Collins Lane 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 Collins Lane.
$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 Collins Lane 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bondurant Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hearn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Collins Lane'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
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Frankfort
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bridgeport Elementary School
Standard public school
402 students 13:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Village
Standard public school
360 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Westridge Elementary
Standard public school
351 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Frankfort Early Learning Academy
Standard public school
46 students 23:1 students per teacher
The Academy
Alternative education program
38 students 5.4:1 students per teacher
William Cofield High School
Alternative education program
22 students 5.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~509 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Collins Lane
How many students attend Collins Lane?
Collins Lane has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frankfort, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collins Lane?
The student-teacher ratio at Collins Lane is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Collins Lane?
52.7% of students at Collins Lane are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Collins Lane?
The largest demographic group at Collins Lane is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Frankfort, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Collins Lane?
Collins Lane has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Collins Lane rank among schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Collins Lane ranks #6 of 7 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 schools in Frankfort on the city page.
Is Collins Lane a good school?
Collins Lane earns 45/100 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 Collins Lane, 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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