Enrollment
447
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Frankfort, IL
Frankfort Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Frankfort Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174158004167
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frankfort Intermediate School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in West Frankfort · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 447
- students enrolled
Frankfort Intermediate School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frankfort Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in West Frankfort, IL.
School address
District: Frankfort Cusd 168 · Illinois
NCES ID 174158004167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frankfort Intermediate School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frankfort Intermediate School
Frankfort Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Frankfort, Illinois, enrolling 447 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.4% 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 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Frankfort Cusd 168 also operates Denning Elementary School (439 students) and Frankfort Comm High School (416 students) alongside Frankfort Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Frankfort Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
White 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Frankfort Intermediate School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frankfort Cusd 168, which includes Frankfort Intermediate School.
$17,096
Per student
+0%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 62.5%
Federal 20.4%
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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denning Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frankfort Comm High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frankfort Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Frankfort Intermediate School
How many students attend Frankfort Intermediate School?
Frankfort Intermediate School has 447 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Frankfort, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frankfort Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frankfort Intermediate School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frankfort Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Frankfort Intermediate School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in West Frankfort, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frankfort Intermediate School?
Frankfort Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frankfort Intermediate School rank among public schools in West Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Frankfort Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in West Frankfort, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Frankfort on the city page.
Is Frankfort Intermediate School a good school?
Frankfort Intermediate School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois 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 Cusd 168?
Besides Frankfort Intermediate School, Frankfort Cusd 168 also operates Denning Elementary School (439 students), Frankfort Comm High School (416 students), and Central Jr High School (215 students). See the Frankfort Cusd 168 district page for the complete list.
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