- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Frankfort Early Learning Academy shrank from 57 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-22.8%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 210198002334 · Frankfort, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
46 enr · 23:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Second Street School (565 students)
Frankfort Early Learning Academy shrank from 57 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-22.8%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Frankfort Early Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Second Street
Second Street School
565 students
- Frankfort High
Frankfort High School
331 students
- This school 46
Frankfort Early Learning Academy
46 students
- Panther Transi 17
Panther Transition Academy
17 students
What this shows Frankfort Early Learning Academy reports 46 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frankfort Early Learning Academy compares
Frankfort Early Learning Academy is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,347
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Frankfort Independent reports $14,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~46 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), down 13.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.