Enrollment
654
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Frankfort, IN
Frankfort Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Frankfort Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180366000573
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frankfort Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Frankfort Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frankfort Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Frankfort, IN.
School address
District: Community Schools of Frankfort · Indiana
NCES ID 180366000573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frankfort Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frankfort Middle School
Frankfort Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Frankfort, Indiana, enrolling 654 students.
At 15.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 73.7% of students qualify for free meals, 49% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 654 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 271 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (39%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% 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.
Discipline events run high: 153 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 654 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Community Schools of Frankfort also operates Frankfort High School (922 students) and Suncrest Elementary School (545 students) alongside Frankfort Middle 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 Middle School compares
Frankfort Middle 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 49% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Indiana - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 58.0%
White 38.8%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Frankfort Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Community Schools of Frankfort, which includes Frankfort Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Suncrest Elementary School | Similar size | 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 middle 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 (~654 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Frankfort Middle School
How many students attend Frankfort Middle School?
Frankfort Middle School has 654 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Frankfort, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frankfort Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frankfort Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% 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 Middle School?
73.7% of students at Frankfort Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frankfort Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Frankfort Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment, in Frankfort, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frankfort Middle School?
Frankfort Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frankfort Middle School rank among public schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Frankfort Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
Frankfort Middle School earns 50/100 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 Middle School, Community Schools of Frankfort also operates Frankfort High School (922 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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