Frankfort Early Learning Academy

Frankfort Independent
506 West Second Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
57 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Frankfort Early Learning Academy, located at 959 Leestown Lane in Frankfort, Kentucky, serves as a dedicated educational facility focused on the foundational development of young children. As part of the Franklin County Public Schools district, the academy is designed to provide a nurturing and structured environment specifically tailored to preschool-aged learners. By prioritizing early intervention and school readiness, the institution aims to bridge the gap between home life and formal primary education, ensuring that students develop the necessary social, emotional, and cognitive skills to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.

The academy emphasizes a play-based and curriculum-driven approach that encourages curiosity and early literacy. The facility is equipped to support a diverse student body, often integrating specialized programming to meet the varied developmental needs of its pupils. Through a combination of qualified instruction, community engagement, and a supportive learning atmosphere, Frankfort Early Learning Academy functions as a vital pillar in the local educational system, providing local families with a consistent and reliable setting for their children's earliest academic milestones.
57
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
28.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    35 (61.4 %)
  • Black
    10 (17.5 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (15.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (3.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Frankfort Independent
Phone: (502)875-8658
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 57
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 28.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 25
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 57
Gender Ratio