Enrollment
725
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Frankfort, KY
Elkhorn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elkhorn 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 210201000438
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkhorn Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #9 of 17
- public schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkhorn Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn Middle School ranks #9 of 17 public schools in Frankfort, KY.
School address
District: Franklin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210201000438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elkhorn Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elkhorn Middle School
Elkhorn Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Frankfort, Kentucky, enrolling 725 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.3% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 725 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 424 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #87.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 262 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 725 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Frankfort's middle schools, it stands alongside Bondurant Middle School (600 students): Elkhorn Middle School is larger 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 Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn Middle School compares
Elkhorn 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 | 58.3% | ▼ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 15% | - | - |
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.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
21.1%
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
161
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.1 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 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Hills High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bondurant Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collins Lane | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hearn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkhorn 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
- 600
- 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 (~725 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Elkhorn Middle School
How many students attend Elkhorn Middle School?
Elkhorn Middle School has 725 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Frankfort, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn Middle School?
58.3% of students at Elkhorn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkhorn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Elkhorn Middle School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Frankfort, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkhorn Middle School?
Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn Middle School rank among public schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn Middle School a good school?
Elkhorn Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. 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 Elkhorn Middle School, Franklin County also operates Franklin County High School (990 students), Western Hills High School (827 students), and Bondurant Middle School (600 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.
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