Belinder Elem vs Frank Layden Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 172 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belinder Elem
Prairie Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
489 students
Frank Layden Elem
Frontenac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
| Measure | Belinder Elem Prairie Village, Kansas | Frank Layden Elem Frontenac, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 686 | #229 of 686 |
| National rank | #4587 of 50,301 | #21720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 489 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| city | Prairie Village | Frontenac |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belinder Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 54.9).
- •Belinder Elem does better on math proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Belinder Elem does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 47%).
- •Belinder Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7% vs 43.1%).
- •Frank Layden Elem does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.9).
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 Belinder Elem better than Frank Layden Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Belinder Elem ranks higher (80.7 vs 54.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Belinder Elem and Frank Layden Elem?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Prairie Village and Frontenac in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belinder Elem: 489. Frank Layden Elem: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belinder Elem and Frank Layden Elem rank in Kansas?
Belinder Elem is 32nd of 686 and Frank Layden Elem is 229th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).