At a glance
Reported students
713
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
West Virginia elementary enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 388 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
487
Frankfort Elementary School: 713 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Frankfort Elementary School
Frankfort Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Ridgeley. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Mineral County Schools. NCES reports 713 students for 2024–25.
Among 388 elementary schools in West Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 257.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, above the West Virginia median of 13.1:1 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 (97.8%) and multiracial (1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Frankfort Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.05 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White97.8%
- Hispanic0.7%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
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.
Other schools in Mineral County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Keyser Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
568 reported students
Fountain Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
123 reported students
New Creek Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
94 reported students
Burlington Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
90 reported students
Elk Garden School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
66 reported students
Keyser High School
High · Grades 09–12
665 reported students
Public schools near Frankfort Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cresaptown Elementary Elementary · Allegany County Public Schools | PK–05 | 268 | 3.6 mi |
| Bel Air Elementary Elementary · Allegany County Public Schools | PK–05 | 216 | 3.7 mi |
| John Humbird Elementary Elementary · Allegany County Public Schools | PK–05 | 242 | 6 mi |
| South Penn Elementary Elementary · Allegany County Public Schools | PK–05 | 491 | 6.8 mi |
| Parkside Elementary Elementary · Allegany County Public Schools | PK–05 | 222 | 7.1 mi |
| West Side Elementary Elementary · Allegany County Public Schools | PK–05 | 321 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Frankfort Elementary School
What grades does Frankfort Elementary School serve?
Frankfort Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mineral County Schools.
How many students attend Frankfort Elementary School?
Frankfort Elementary School reported 713 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 388 West Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Frankfort Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 713 students and 49.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The West Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Frankfort Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Frankfort Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mineral County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Frankfort Elementary School in?
Frankfort Elementary School is part of Mineral County Schools, based in Keyser, WV, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Frankfort Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cresaptown Elementary (3.6 mi), Bel Air Elementary (3.7 mi), John Humbird Elementary (6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.
