Enrollment
565
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Second Street School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Second Street School
Second Street School is a mid-sized elementary school in Frankfort, Kentucky, enrolling 565 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 565 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 450 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #156.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Hearn Elementary (476 students): Second Street School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 16.4:1).
Frankfort Independent also operates Frankfort High School (331 students) and Frankfort Early Learning Academy (46 students) alongside Second Street School.
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 Second Street School compares
Second Street School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,203
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frankfort Independent, which includes Second Street School.
$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 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
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
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 (~565 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Second Street School a good school?
Second Street School earns 46/100 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 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.
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