- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Westridge Elementary held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 210201001989 · Frankfort, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 12.5:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin County High School (990 students)
Westridge Elementary held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Westridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Count
Franklin County High School
990 students
- Western Hills
Western Hills High School
827 students
- Elkhorn Middle
Elkhorn Middle School
725 students
- Bondurant Midd
Bondurant Middle School
600 students
- Collins Lane
Collins Lane
509 students
- This school 351
Westridge Elementary
351 students
What this shows Westridge Elementary reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westridge Elementary compares
Westridge Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,057
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Franklin County reports $15,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~351 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.