At a glance
Reported students
351
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
405.5
Westridge Elementary: 351 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
12.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 356
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Westridge Elementary
Westridge Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Frankfort. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Franklin County. NCES reports 351 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, below the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.5%) and multiracial (7.4%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Westridge Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.62
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.5%
- Hispanic6%
- Black3.4%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Franklin County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Early Learning Village
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
360 reported students
Bridgeport Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
402 reported students
Elkhorn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
409 reported students
Peaks Mill Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–05
453 reported students
Hearn Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–05
476 reported students
Collins Lane
Elementary · Grades PK–05
509 reported students
Public schools near Westridge Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Street School Elementary · Frankfort Independent | KG–08 | 565 | 1.4 mi |
| Collins Lane Elementary · Franklin County | PK–05 | 509 | 1.8 mi |
| Bridgeport Elementary School Elementary · Franklin County | PK–05 | 402 | 2.5 mi |
| Peaks Mill Elementary Elementary · Franklin County | 01–05 | 453 | 3.7 mi |
| Elkhorn Elementary School Elementary · Franklin County | 01–05 | 409 | 4 mi |
| Early Learning Village Elementary · Franklin County | PK–KG | 360 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Westridge Elementary
What grades does Westridge Elementary serve?
Westridge Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Franklin County.
How many students attend Westridge Elementary?
Westridge Elementary reported 351 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 356 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Westridge Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 351 students and 29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Westridge Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Westridge Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Franklin County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Westridge Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Westridge Elementary in?
Westridge Elementary is part of Franklin County, based in Frankfort, KY, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Westridge Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Second Street School (1.4 mi), Collins Lane (1.8 mi), Bridgeport Elementary School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.