Westridge Elementary

362 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

362

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	16
Black	18
Asian	10
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

White
300 (82.9 %)
Black
18 (5.0 %)
Two or More
17 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
16 (4.4 %)
Asian
10 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)875-8420
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 46