Frontier School of Innovation vs James Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier School of Innovation
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
James Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
328 students
| Measure | Frontier School of Innovation Kansas City, Missouri | James Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #894 of 1,159 | #1051 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #35782 of 50,301 | #45350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 645 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier School of Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 19.2).
- •Frontier School of Innovation does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Frontier School of Innovation does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Frontier School of Innovation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 100%).
- •Frontier School of Innovation does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.9).
- •Frontier School of Innovation is the larger school with 645 students compared with 328.
- •Frontier School of Innovation 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 School of Innovation better than James Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frontier School of Innovation ranks higher (34.2 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 School of Innovation and James Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier School of Innovation: 645. James Elementary: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier School of Innovation and James Elementary rank in Missouri?
Frontier School of Innovation is 894th of 1,159 and James Elementary is 1051st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).