At a glance
Reported students
487
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
West Virginia middle enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 105 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
487
Frankfort Middle School: 487 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. 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
- 478
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Frankfort Middle School
Frankfort Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Ridgeley. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Mineral County Schools. NCES reports 487 students for 2024–25.
Among 105 middle schools in West Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 425 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, above the West Virginia median of 13.4:1 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 (94.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.4%. 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 Frankfort Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.55 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 1.6 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
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.9%
- Hispanic2.5%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
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 Mineral County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Keyser Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
633 reported students
Frankfort High School
High · Grades 09–12
488 reported students
Keyser Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
568 reported students
Keyser High School
High · Grades 09–12
665 reported students
Frankfort Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
713 reported students
Fountain Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
123 reported students
Public schools near Frankfort Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort Elementary School Elementary · Mineral County Schools | PK–04 | 713 | 0.2 mi |
| Frankfort High School High · Mineral County Schools | 09–12 | 488 | 0.5 mi |
| Cresaptown Elementary Elementary · Allegany County Public Schools | PK–05 | 268 | 3.7 mi |
| Washington Middle Middle · Allegany County Public Schools | 06–08 | 577 | 7.4 mi |
| Braddock Middle Middle · Allegany County Public Schools | 06–08 | 536 | 8.8 mi |
| Westmar Middle Middle · Allegany County Public Schools | 06–08 | 258 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Frankfort Middle School
What grades does Frankfort Middle School serve?
Frankfort Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Mineral County Schools.
How many students attend Frankfort Middle School?
Frankfort Middle School reported 487 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 105 West Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 478 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Frankfort Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 487 students and 32.55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The West Virginia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Frankfort Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Frankfort Middle 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 Middle School in?
Frankfort Middle 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 Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Frankfort Elementary School (0.2 mi), Frankfort High School (0.5 mi), Cresaptown Elementary (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.