Enrollment
17
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210198001524
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Panther Transition Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Panther Transition Academy
Panther Transition Academy is a high-poverty, small high school in Frankfort, Kentucky, enrolling 17 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 86.4% of students qualify for free meals, 46% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Kentucky schools, with 17 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 26 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Frankfort's high schools, it stands alongside Franklin County High School (990 students): Panther Transition Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 17.4:1).
Frankfort Independent also operates Second Street School (565 students) and Frankfort High School (331 students) alongside Panther Transition Academy.
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 Panther Transition Academy compares
Panther Transition Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,203
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frankfort Independent, which includes Panther Transition Academy.
$14,203
Per student
+8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 48.0%
Federal 24.4%
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 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
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~17 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Panther Transition Academy a good school?
Panther Transition Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky. 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 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.
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