Serving 565 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Second Street School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Second Street School serves the entire district within a 2.2 square mile area in Frankfort, KY, with most families experiencing a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school and the furthest edge located 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Second Street School's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
565 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Second Street School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Second Street School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#694 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
15%
11%
White
68%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Second Street School's ranking?
Second Street School is ranked #694 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Second Street School often compared to?
Second Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elkhorn Middle School, Bondurant Middle School, Collins Lane by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Second Street School?
565 students attend Second Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Second Street School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Second Street School?
Second Street School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Second Street School offer ?
Second Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Second Street School part of?
Second Street School is part of Frankfort Independent School District.
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