Enrollment
453
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Frankfort, KY
Peaks Mill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Peaks Mill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210201000442
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peaks Mill Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Peaks Mill Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peaks Mill Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Frankfort, KY.
School address
District: Franklin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210201000442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peaks Mill Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peaks Mill Elementary
Peaks Mill Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Frankfort, Kentucky, enrolling 453 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.8% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 453 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 514 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #193.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 453 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Frankfort's elementary schools, it stands alongside Second Street School (565 students): Peaks Mill Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 14.1:1).
Franklin County also operates Franklin County High School (990 students) and Western Hills High School (827 students) alongside Peaks Mill Elementary.
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 Peaks Mill Elementary compares
Peaks Mill Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▼ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,576
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 6.8%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Peaks Mill Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin County, which includes Peaks Mill Elementary.
$13,576
Per student
+3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 47.8%
Federal 12.8%
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 Peaks Mill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 Peaks Mill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~453 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Peaks Mill Elementary
How many students attend Peaks Mill Elementary?
Peaks Mill Elementary has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Frankfort, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peaks Mill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Peaks Mill Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% 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 Peaks Mill Elementary?
58.8% of students at Peaks Mill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peaks Mill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Peaks Mill Elementary is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Frankfort, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peaks Mill Elementary?
Peaks Mill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Peaks Mill Elementary rank among elementary schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Peaks Mill Elementary ranks #2 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.
Is Peaks Mill Elementary a good school?
Peaks Mill Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky 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 Franklin County?
Besides Peaks Mill 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.
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