- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frakes, KY
Frakes School Center
Federal NCES profile for Frakes School Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210039000067
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frakes School Center earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 117
- students enrolled
Frakes School Center has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Frakes School Center grew from 99 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (+16.2%).
Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 210039000067 · Frakes, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 14.6:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Bell County High School (622 students)
Frakes School Center grew from 99 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (+16.2%). Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Frakes School Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bell County Hi
Bell County High School
622 students
- Yellow Creek S
Yellow Creek School Center
575 students
- Bell Central S
Bell Central School Center
502 students
- Page School Ce
Page School Center
272 students
- Lone Jack Scho 196
Lone Jack School Center
196 students
- This school 117
Frakes School Center
117 students
What this shows Frakes School Center reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frakes School Center compares
Frakes School Center is a growing 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$15,416
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 59 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.3%
African American 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Largest group: White at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, Frakes School Center is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bell County reports $15,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frakes School Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yellow Creek School Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell Central School Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Page School Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Jack School Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frakes School Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other 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 (~117 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frakes School Center
How many students attend Frakes School Center?
Frakes School Center has 117 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frakes, KY. CCD year-over-year: 99 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frakes School Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Frakes School Center is 14.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% 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 Frakes School Center?
70.7% of students at Frakes School Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frakes School Center?
The largest demographic group at Frakes School Center is White at 98.3% of enrollment, in Frakes, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frakes School Center?
Frakes School Center has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Bell County?
Besides Frakes School Center, Bell County also operates Bell County High School (622 students), Yellow Creek School Center (575 students), and Bell Central School Center (502 students). See the Bell County district page for the complete list.