Frontier STEM High School vs James Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier STEM High School
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
401 students
James Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
328 students
| Measure | Frontier STEM High School Kansas City, Missouri | James Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 497 | #1051 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #8762 of 16,910 | #45350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 401 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier STEM High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 19.2).
- •Frontier STEM High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Frontier STEM High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Frontier STEM High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 100%).
- •Frontier STEM High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.9).
- •Frontier STEM High School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 328.
- •Frontier STEM High School 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 STEM High School better than James Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frontier STEM High School ranks higher (48.5 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 STEM High School and James Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier STEM High School: 401. James Elementary: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier STEM High School and James Elementary rank in Missouri?
Frontier STEM High School is 275th of 497 and James Elementary is 1051st of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).