Elkhorn Middle School

Franklin County
1060 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
737 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Elkhorn Middle School, located at 1060 E Main St in Frankfort, Kentucky, serves as a key educational institution within the Franklin County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of early adolescents. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Elkhorn Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which allow students to explore their interests and build strong connections with their peers and faculty. With a commitment to supporting diverse learning needs, the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere that promotes both character building and scholastic achievement for all students in the Frankfort community.
737
Total Students
47.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    482 (65.4 %)
  • Black
    99 (13.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    84 (11.4 %)
  • Two or More
    59 (8.0 %)
  • Asian
    11 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Franklin County
Phone: (502)695-6740
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 737
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 403
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 6 240
Grade 7 249
Grade 8 248
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Bondurant Middle School
Franklin County
643 Students
Bondurant Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601 (5.3 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th