Frontier Elementary School vs Jenkins Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
Jenkins Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
791 students
| Measure | Frontier Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Jenkins Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #484 of 993 | #125 of 262 |
| National rank | #28666 of 50,301 | #8692 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 262 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (44.9 vs 45.1).
- •Jenkins Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Jenkins Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Jenkins Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 48.1%).
- •Frontier Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 19.3).
- •Jenkins Middle School is the larger school with 791 students compared with 262.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Frontier Elementary School better than Jenkins Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Frontier Elementary School and Jenkins Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier Elementary School: 262. Jenkins Middle School: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier Elementary School and Jenkins Middle School rank in Colorado?
Frontier Elementary School is 484th of 993 and Jenkins Middle School is 125th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).