- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Frankfort, KY
Hearn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hearn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210201000441
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hearn Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hearn Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hearn Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Frankfort, KY.
School address
District: Franklin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210201000441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Hearn Elementary grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 210201000441 · Frankfort, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 16.4:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin County High School (990 students)
Hearn Elementary grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Hearn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Count
Franklin County High School
990 students
- Western Hills
Western Hills High School
827 students
- Elkhorn Middle
Elkhorn Middle School
725 students
- Bondurant Midd
Bondurant Middle School
600 students
- Collins Lane
Collins Lane
509 students
- This school
Hearn Elementary
476 students
What this shows Hearn Elementary reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hearn Elementary compares
Hearn Elementary is a growing 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,057
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Hearn Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin County reports $15,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hearn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bondurant Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collins Lane | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hearn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Frankfort
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hearn Elementary
How many students attend Hearn Elementary?
Hearn Elementary has 476 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Frankfort, KY. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hearn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hearn Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hearn Elementary?
60.4% of students at Hearn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hearn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hearn Elementary is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Frankfort, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hearn Elementary?
Hearn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hearn Elementary rank among elementary schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Hearn Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Frankfort on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin County?
Besides Hearn Elementary, Franklin County also operates Franklin County High School (990 students), Western Hills High School (827 students), and Elkhorn Middle School (725 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.