Excellent
#125 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 10% in state
Peaks Mill Elementary
Elementary School · Franklin County · Frankfort, KY
A Franklin County elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Peaks Mill Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601
- Math 45% proficient (2025)
- Reading 48% proficient (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Peaks Mill Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Peaks Mill Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,849/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frankfort), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,125
Median home value
$199,900
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 1–5 | 1.4 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Second Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 2.8 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Hearn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 1–5 | 3.0 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Good Shepherd Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–8 | 3.1 mi | 132 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Franklin County
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #1 of 14
- District spending per student
- $15,057NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Peaks Mill Elementary is listed in Franklin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peaks Mill Elementary
Peaks Mill Elementary is a public elementary school in Frankfort, KY, part of Franklin County, serving approximately 430 students in grades 1st-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peaks Mill Elementary
What grades does Peaks Mill Elementary serve?
Peaks Mill Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Peaks Mill Elementary?
Peaks Mill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peaks Mill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Peaks Mill Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peaks Mill Elementary rank in KY?
Peaks Mill Elementary ranks #125 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Peaks Mill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Peaks Mill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Peaks Mill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peaks Mill Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Peaks Mill Elementary a charter school?
No, Peaks Mill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peaks Mill Elementary a Title I school?
No, Peaks Mill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peaks Mill Elementary?
62.1% of students at Peaks Mill Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (502) 875-8450
- Area population (ZIP 40601)
- 51,627
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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