District Overview
Located at 959 Leestown Lane in Kentucky’s capital, Frankfort Independent is an active, traditional public school district situated within a distant town setting. Operating four academic facilities, the district offers a continuous educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Federal education metrics for the 2024–2025 school year highlight a close-knit enrollment of 959 students, divided almost evenly between male and female learners. The student body represents a diverse community cross-section, encompassing strong representation across high school, middle, and elementary grade levels, providing families with a cohesive K-12 learning environment anchored in the heart of Franklin County.

To support academic achievement and student well-being, the district employs a dedicated workforce totaling 270 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Instructional delivery is spearheaded by 136 FTE teachers alongside 16 instructional aides, yielding an impressively low student-to-teacher ratio that fosters personalized classroom instruction and focused mentorship. This instructional core is further sustained by 118 support personnel overseeing operations, student services, and administration. For parents seeking a supportive school community and researchers analyzing public district performance, Frankfort Independent stands as a well-resourced, accessible system. Additional information, school news, and district inquiries can be accessed directly via their administrative office at (502) 875-8661 or through their official website at http://www.frankfort.k12.ky.us/.
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Total Schools
959
Total Students
136.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frankfort Independent
Demographic Student Count
White676
Hispanic61
Black129
Asian7
Two or More85
American Indian1
  • White
    676 (70.5%)
  • Black
    129 (13.5%)
  • Two or More
    85 (8.9%)
  • Hispanic
    61 (6.4%)
  • Asian
    7 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Frankfort Independent
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High2
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:4
Students:959*
Teachers (FTE):136.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.0
Schools in Frankfort Independent
Found 4 Schools