Enrollment
922
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Frankfort, IN
Frankfort High School
Federal NCES profile for Frankfort High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180366000574
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frankfort High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Frankfort High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frankfort High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Frankfort, IN.
School address
District: Community Schools of Frankfort · Indiana
NCES ID 180366000574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frankfort High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frankfort High School
Frankfort High School is a higher-need, large high school in Frankfort, Indiana, enrolling 922 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 90% of state schools at 922 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 171 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (38%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Community Schools of Frankfort also operates Frankfort Middle School (654 students) and Suncrest Elementary School (545 students) alongside Frankfort High 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 Frankfort High School compares
Frankfort High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 38% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 922 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
922
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Indiana - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$11,130
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 60.3%
White 37.5%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Frankfort High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Community Schools of Frankfort, which includes Frankfort High School.
$11,130
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 62.1%
Federal 17.6%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Suncrest Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Meadows Intermediate Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frankfort High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~922 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Frankfort High School
How many students attend Frankfort High School?
Frankfort High School has 922 students enrolled. It is a high school in Frankfort, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frankfort High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frankfort High School is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% 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 Frankfort High School?
68.2% of students at Frankfort High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frankfort High School?
The largest demographic group at Frankfort High School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment, in Frankfort, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frankfort High School?
Frankfort High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frankfort High School rank among public schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Frankfort High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Frankfort, IN. 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 Frankfort High School a good school?
Frankfort High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Community Schools of Frankfort?
Besides Frankfort High School, Community Schools of Frankfort also operates Frankfort Middle School (654 students), Suncrest Elementary School (545 students), and Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch (456 students). See the Community Schools of Frankfort district page for the complete list.
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