Peaks Mill Elementary

453 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Peaks Mill Elementary, located in the scenic Peaks Mill area of Frankfort, Kentucky, serves as a focal point for the local community. As part of the Franklin County School District, the school is known for its rural setting and tight-knit atmosphere, which fosters a personalized learning environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging students to grow through a supportive and inclusive school culture that prioritizes both student achievement and character development.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Peaks Mill is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and student enrichment. The school actively works to create a collaborative partnership between parents, staff, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing traditional instruction with modern educational strategies, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, all while maintaining the unique, close-community spirit that defines the Peaks Mill neighborhood.

453

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peaks Mill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	341
Hispanic	43
Black	31
Asian	5
Two or More	33

White
341 (75.3%)
Hispanic
43 (9.5%)
Two or More
33 (7.3%)
Black
31 (6.8%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)

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)875-8450
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 77

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 96