- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frankfort, KY
William Cofield High School
Federal NCES profile for William Cofield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210201002471
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Cofield High School earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
William Cofield High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Cofield High School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Frankfort, KY.
School address
District: Franklin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210201002471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
William Cofield High School shrank from 58 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (-36.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 210201002471 · Frankfort, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 5.5:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin County High School (990 students)
William Cofield High School shrank from 58 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (-36.2%). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
William Cofield High School 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 22
William Cofield High School
22 students
What this shows William Cofield High School reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Cofield High School compares
William Cofield High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.5:1 | ▼ 64% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▼ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 4% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 9.1%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, William Cofield High School is more 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 William Cofield High School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Collins Lane | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Cofield High School'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
Westridge Elementary
Standard public school
351 students 12.5:1 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
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 (~22 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about William Cofield High School
How many students attend William Cofield High School?
William Cofield High School has 22 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Frankfort, KY. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Cofield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Cofield High School is 5.5:1, which is 64% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 65% 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 William Cofield High School?
56.9% of students at William Cofield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Cofield High School?
The largest demographic group at William Cofield High School is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Frankfort, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Cofield High School?
William Cofield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does William Cofield High School rank among schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, William Cofield High School ranks #2 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 William Cofield High School, 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.