Hearn Elementary

476 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Hearn Elementary, located at 300 Copperleaf Blvd in Frankfort, Kentucky, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Franklin County Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and community involvement. Serving students in the primary grades, Hearn Elementary focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum while encouraging students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and classroom initiatives.

Beyond academics, Hearn Elementary places a high value on cultivating a positive school culture characterized by inclusivity and collaboration among students, staff, and families. The facility is well-integrated into the local community, often serving as a hub for family engagement and school-sponsored events that aim to enrich the educational experience. By prioritizing a well-rounded approach to childhood education, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

476

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hearn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	70
Black	61
Asian	9
Two or More	49

White
287 (60.3%)
Hispanic
70 (14.7%)
Black
61 (12.8%)
Two or More
49 (10.3%)
Asian
9 (1.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Franklin County
Phone:	(502)695-6760
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 85