Hearn Elementary School in Frankfort, Kentucky on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hearn Elementary School is a town public school in Frankfort, Kentucky that is part of Franklin County Public School District. It serves 477 students in grades 1 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.7:1. Its teachers have had 19 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 1 - 5

477 Students

27 Teachers

300 Copperleaf Blvd

Frankfort, KY 40601 View local requests

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Hearn Elementary School Demographics

88%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

27%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Hearn Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 4, 2026

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