Enrollment
219
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frontenac Jr. High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frontenac Jr. High
Frontenac Jr. High is a mid-sized middle school in Frontenac, Kansas, enrolling 219 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 219 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 214 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Frontenac Public Schools spends $12,386 per pupil, 20% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Frontenac Public Schools also operates Frank Layden Elem (489 students) and Frontenac Sr. High School (298 students) alongside Frontenac Jr. High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frontenac Jr. High compares
Frontenac Jr. High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frontenac Public Schools, which includes Frontenac Jr. High.
$12,386
Per student
-20%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.7%
State 86.2%
Federal 5.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~219 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Frontenac on the city page.
Is Frontenac Jr. High a good school?
Frontenac Jr. High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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