- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Frankfort, KY
Elkhorn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elkhorn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210201000439
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkhorn Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkhorn Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Frankfort, KY.
School address
District: Franklin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210201000439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Elkhorn Elementary School held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 210201000439 · Frankfort, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 17:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin County High School (990 students)
Elkhorn Elementary School held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Elkhorn Elementary 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
- Bondurant Midd
Bondurant Middle School
600 students
- Collins Lane
Collins Lane
509 students
- This school
Elkhorn Elementary School
409 students
What this shows Elkhorn Elementary School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkhorn Elementary School compares
Elkhorn Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
African American 17.4%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Elkhorn Elementary 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 Elkhorn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bondurant Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Collins Lane | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkhorn Elementary 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
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Frankfort
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkhorn Elementary School
How many students attend Elkhorn Elementary School?
Elkhorn Elementary School has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Frankfort, KY. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn Elementary School is 17:1, which is 12% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elkhorn Elementary School?
71.5% of students at Elkhorn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkhorn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elkhorn Elementary School is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Frankfort, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkhorn Elementary School?
Elkhorn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Elkhorn Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Frankfort on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin County?
Besides Elkhorn Elementary 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.