WESTRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Westridge Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Franklin County school district, located in Frankfort, KY with about 414 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 24 teachers, Westridge Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Westridge Elementary, located at 200 Oak Ridge Drive in Frankfort, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Franklin County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of core values among its diverse student population. By integrating standard curriculum requirements with enrichment opportunities, Westridge strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors of middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.
Beyond its academic focus, Westridge Elementary acts as a central hub for the local Frankfort community. The school places a high priority on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, often utilizing active parent involvement and community outreach to enhance the educational experience. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere where young learners are challenged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact Westridge Elementary at (502) 875-8420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8420
WESTRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Frankfort, KY with about 414 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Franklin County
- Total Students:
- 414
- Teachers:
- 24.93
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 414 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.3%
- Black or African American
- 5.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.