Enrollment
46
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frankfort, KY
Frankfort Early Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Frankfort Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210198002334
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frankfort Early Learning Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Frankfort Early Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frankfort Early Learning Academy ranks #7 of 7 schools in Frankfort, KY.
School address
District: Frankfort Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210198002334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frankfort Early Learning Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frankfort Early Learning Academy
Frankfort Early Learning Academy is a small combined-grade school in Frankfort, Kentucky, enrolling 46 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23:1 is larger than about 96% of Kentucky schools and 51% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 46 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 47/100).
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Frankfort's public schools, it stands alongside Collins Lane (509 students): Frankfort Early Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23:1 vs 15:1).
Frankfort Independent also operates Second Street School (565 students) and Frankfort High School (331 students) alongside Frankfort Early Learning Academy.
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 Frankfort Early Learning Academy compares
Frankfort Early Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 51% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 96% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,203
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 69.6%
African American 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Frankfort Early Learning Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frankfort Independent, which includes Frankfort Early Learning Academy.
$14,203
Per student
+8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 48.0%
Federal 24.4%
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 Frankfort Early Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frankfort High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Panther Transition Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frankfort Early Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Frankfort
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Collins Lane
Standard public school
509 students 15:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~46 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Frankfort Early Learning Academy
How many students attend Frankfort Early Learning Academy?
Frankfort Early Learning Academy has 46 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frankfort, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frankfort Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Frankfort Early Learning Academy is 23:1, which is 51% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frankfort Early Learning Academy?
49.1% of students at Frankfort Early Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frankfort Early Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Frankfort Early Learning Academy is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Frankfort, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frankfort Early Learning Academy?
Frankfort Early Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Frankfort Early Learning Academy rank among schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Frankfort Early Learning Academy ranks #7 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 Frankfort Early Learning Academy a good school?
Frankfort Early Learning Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of 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 Frankfort Independent?
Besides Frankfort Early Learning Academy, Frankfort Independent also operates Second Street School (565 students), Frankfort High School (331 students), and Panther Transition Academy (17 students). See the Frankfort Independent district page for the complete list.
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