- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Frankfort, KY
Panther Transition Academy
Federal NCES profile for Panther Transition Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210198001524
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Panther Transition Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Panther Transition Academy has class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Panther Transition Academy ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Frankfort, KY.
School address
District: Frankfort Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210198001524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Panther Transition Academy shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (-27.3%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 210198001524 · Frankfort, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · 17:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Second Street School (565 students)
Panther Transition Academy shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (-27.3%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Panther Transition Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Second Street
Second Street School
565 students
- Frankfort High
Frankfort High School
331 students
- Frankfort Earl 46
Frankfort Early Learning Academy
46 students
- This school 17
Panther Transition Academy
17 students
What this shows Panther Transition Academy reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How Panther Transition Academy compares
Panther Transition Academy is a shrinking 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 46% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
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
17:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
African American 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 11.8%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Panther Transition Academy 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 Panther Transition Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Street School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frankfort High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frankfort Early Learning Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Panther Transition Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~17 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Panther Transition Academy
How many students attend Panther Transition Academy?
Panther Transition Academy has 17 students enrolled. It is a high school in Frankfort, KY. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panther Transition Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Panther Transition Academy is 17:1, which is 12% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Panther Transition Academy?
86.4% of students at Panther Transition Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Panther Transition Academy?
The largest demographic group at Panther Transition Academy is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Frankfort, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Panther Transition Academy?
Panther Transition Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Panther Transition Academy rank among high schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Panther Transition Academy ranks #1 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 Panther Transition Academy, Frankfort Independent also operates Second Street School (565 students), Frankfort High School (331 students), and Frankfort Early Learning Academy (46 students). See the Frankfort Independent district page for the complete list.