- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Frankfort, KY
Second Street School
Federal NCES profile for Second Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210198000432
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Second Street School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Second Street School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Second Street School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Frankfort, KY.
School address
District: Frankfort Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210198000432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Second Street School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 210198000432 · Frankfort, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 14.1:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Frankfort High School (331 students)
Second Street School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Second Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Second Street School
565 students
- Frankfort High
Frankfort High School
331 students
- Frankfort Earl 46
Frankfort Early Learning Academy
46 students
- Panther Transi 17
Panther Transition Academy
17 students
What this shows Second Street School reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Second Street School compares
Second Street School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Second Street School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
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 Second Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frankfort Early Learning Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Transition Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Second Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Second Street School
How many students attend Second Street School?
Second Street School has 565 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Frankfort, KY. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Second Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Second Street School is 14.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% 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 Second Street School?
49.6% of students at Second Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Second Street School?
The largest demographic group at Second Street School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Frankfort, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Second Street School?
Second Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Second Street School rank among elementary schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Second Street School ranks #1 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 Frankfort Independent?
Besides Second Street School, Frankfort Independent also operates Frankfort High School (331 students), Frankfort Early Learning Academy (46 students), and Panther Transition Academy (17 students). See the Frankfort Independent district page for the complete list.