Second Street School

506 W 2nd St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 585 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 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Second Street School's student population of 585 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars

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 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#694 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
38%
38%
41%
45%
25-29%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
15%
11%
White
67%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
585 students attend Second Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Second Street School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Second Street School?
Second Street School has a student ration of 14:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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