Frontier Schl of Innovation-M vs James Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier Schl of Innovation-M
Kansas City · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
307 students
James Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
328 students
| Measure | Frontier Schl of Innovation-M Kansas City, Missouri | James Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 392 | #1051 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #11124 of 15,369 | #45350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 307 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier Schl of Innovation-M scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 19.2).
- •James Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Frontier Schl of Innovation-M does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Frontier Schl of Innovation-M does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 100%).
- •Frontier Schl of Innovation-M does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 14.9).
- •James Elementary is the larger school with 328 students compared with 307.
- •Frontier Schl of Innovation-M is a charter school while James Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Schl of Innovation-M better than James Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frontier Schl of Innovation-M ranks higher (33.8 vs 19.2 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 Frontier Schl of Innovation-M and James Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier Schl of Innovation-M: 307. James Elementary: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier Schl of Innovation-M and James Elementary rank in Missouri?
Frontier Schl of Innovation-M is 315th of 392 and James Elementary is 1051st of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).