FRAKES SCHOOL CENTER

Frakes School Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bell County school district, located in Frakes, KY with about 136 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Frakes School Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Frakes School Center is a public K-8 institution located in the rural Appalachian community of Frakes, Kentucky, within the Bell County School District. As a small, remote school, it serves as a central hub for students living in the surrounding mountainous terrain. The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, where faculty and staff often play an integral role in the community, providing both academic instruction and a supportive environment for students transitioning from early childhood through the middle school years.

Due to its isolated geographic location, Frakes School Center often emphasizes a sense of community resilience and place-based learning. The school is closely associated with the nearby Henderson Settlement, a long-standing Christian mission and community outreach center that has historically partnered with local institutions to provide educational resources, social services, and extracurricular support to the area’s youth. Because of this partnership and the school's small size, the educational experience is highly personalized, focusing on foundational academic skills while navigating the unique socio-economic challenges inherent to rural Southeastern Kentucky.

For more information, contact Frakes School Center at (606) 337-2921 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.