Frank Layden Elem vs Frontenac Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 68 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank Layden Elem
Frontenac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
Frontenac Jr. High
Frontenac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
219 students
| Measure | Frank Layden Elem Frontenac, Kansas | Frontenac Jr. High Frontenac, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 686 | #59 of 205 |
| National rank | #21720 of 50,301 | #8543 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 489 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| city | Frontenac | Frontenac |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank Layden Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 45.8).
- •Frank Layden Elem does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Frank Layden Elem does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Frank Layden Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 45.2%).
- •Frontenac Jr. High does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.0).
- •Frank Layden Elem is the larger school with 489 students compared with 219.
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 Frank Layden Elem better than Frontenac Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Frank Layden Elem ranks higher (54.9 vs 45.8 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 Frank Layden Elem and Frontenac Jr. High?
About 68 m in a straight line, between Frontenac and Frontenac in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank Layden Elem: 489. Frontenac Jr. High: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank Layden Elem and Frontenac Jr. High rank in Kansas?
Frank Layden Elem is 229th of 686 and Frontenac Jr. High is 59th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).