- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Frankfort, KY
Frankfort High School
Federal NCES profile for Frankfort High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210198000433
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frankfort High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Frankfort High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frankfort High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Frankfort, KY.
School address
District: Frankfort Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210198000433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Frankfort High School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 210198000433 · Frankfort, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 13.8:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Second Street School (565 students)
Frankfort High School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Frankfort High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Second Street
Second Street School
565 students
- This school
Frankfort High School
331 students
- Frankfort Earl 46
Frankfort Early Learning Academy
46 students
- Panther Transi 17
Panther Transition Academy
17 students
What this shows Frankfort High School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frankfort High School compares
Frankfort High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Frankfort High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frankfort Independent reports $14,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frankfort High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Street School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frankfort Early Learning Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Transition Academy | Smaller | Higher 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
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Frankfort
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frankfort High School
How many students attend Frankfort High School?
Frankfort High School has 331 students enrolled. It is a high school in Frankfort, KY. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frankfort High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frankfort High School is 13.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 12% 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?
39.4% of students at Frankfort High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frankfort High School?
The largest demographic group at Frankfort High School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Frankfort, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frankfort High School?
Frankfort High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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).
How does Frankfort High School rank among high schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Frankfort High School ranks #3 of 4 high 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 high schools in Frankfort on the city page.
What other schools are in Frankfort Independent?
Besides Frankfort High School, Frankfort Independent also operates Second Street School (565 students), Frankfort Early Learning Academy (46 students), and Panther Transition Academy (17 students). See the Frankfort Independent district page for the complete list.