- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Frontenac, KS
Frontenac Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Frontenac Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200630001915
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frontenac Jr. High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Frontenac · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Frontenac Jr. High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frontenac Jr. High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Frontenac, KS.
School address
District: Frontenac Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200630001915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Frontenac Jr. High held near 223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 200630001915 · Frontenac, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 14.6:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank Layden Elem (489 students)
Frontenac Jr. High held near 223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Frontenac Jr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank Layden E
Frank Layden Elem
489 students
- Frontenac Sr.
Frontenac Sr. High School
298 students
- This school
Frontenac Jr. High
219 students
What this shows Frontenac Jr. High reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frontenac Jr. High compares
Frontenac Jr. High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 37% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Kansas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Frontenac Jr. High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frontenac Public Schools reports $15,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frontenac Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Layden Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frontenac Sr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frontenac Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frontenac Jr. High
How many students attend Frontenac Jr. High?
Frontenac Jr. High has 219 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Frontenac, KS. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontenac Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontenac Jr. High is 14.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frontenac Jr. High?
26.9% of students at Frontenac Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frontenac Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Frontenac Jr. High is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Frontenac, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frontenac Jr. High?
Frontenac Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frontenac Jr. High rank among public schools in Frontenac?
By Resource Investment Index, Frontenac Jr. High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Frontenac, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Frontenac Public Schools?
Besides Frontenac Jr. High, Frontenac Public Schools also operates Frank Layden Elem (489 students) and Frontenac Sr. High School (298 students). See the Frontenac Public Schools district page for the complete list.