Total enrollment
959
+23 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Frankfort Independent
Kentucky · 959 students · 1 city
Of the 4 public K-12 schools run by Frankfort Independent, combined student count is roughly 959, with 2 elementary and 2 high.
4-year change in Frankfort Independent
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Frankfort Independent ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 959 | #142 of 158 | #7,102 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #117 of 158 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #35 of 158 | #4,482 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 47.5% | #142 of 158 | #4,519 of 8,164 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Frankfort Independent
Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 862 to 959 students (up 11%) and from 62 to 68 full-time teachers (up 10%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Street School | Frankfort | Elementary | KG-08 | 565 |
| Frankfort High School | Frankfort | High | 09-12 | 331 |
| Frankfort Early Learning Academy | Frankfort | Elementary | PK-PK | 46 |
| Panther Transition Academy | Frankfort | High | 07-12 | 17 |
About Frankfort Independent
Frankfort Independent is a rural-scale public-school district in Kentucky. The district oversees 4 schools and educates approximately 959 students.
In terms of grade levels, Frankfort Independent consists of 2 elementary and 2 high schools.
On a per-school basis, Frankfort Independent runs about 240 students per school, 49% below the state mean of roughly 467.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 959 students, remained close to its prior level from the 936 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Frankfort Independent discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.