Enrollment
351
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frankfort, KY
Westridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210201001989
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westridge Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Westridge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westridge Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Frankfort, KY.
School address
District: Franklin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210201001989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westridge Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westridge Elementary
Westridge Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Frankfort, Kentucky, enrolling 351 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.7% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 351 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 397 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #42, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Frankfort's public schools, it stands alongside Collins Lane (509 students): Westridge Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 15:1).
Franklin County also operates Franklin County High School (990 students) and Western Hills High School (827 students) alongside Westridge 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 Westridge Elementary compares
Westridge 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 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 81.5%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Westridge Elementary is less 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 Westridge 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 Westridge 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bondurant Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Collins Lane | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westridge 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 other schools in Frankfort
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Collins Lane
Standard public school
509 students 15:1 students per teacher
Bridgeport Elementary School
Standard public school
402 students 13:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Village
Standard public school
360 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Frankfort Early Learning Academy
Standard public school
46 students 23:1 students per teacher
The Academy
Alternative education program
38 students 5.4:1 students per teacher
William Cofield High School
Alternative education program
22 students 5.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~351 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westridge Elementary
How many students attend Westridge Elementary?
Westridge Elementary has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frankfort, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westridge Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% 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 Westridge Elementary?
62.7% of students at Westridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westridge Elementary is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Frankfort, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westridge Elementary?
Westridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Westridge Elementary rank among schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Westridge Elementary ranks #3 of 7 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 schools in Frankfort on the city page.
Is Westridge Elementary a good school?
Westridge Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools. 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 Westridge 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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