- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Frontenac, KS
Frontenac Sr. High School
Federal NCES profile for Frontenac Sr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200630001912
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frontenac Sr. High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Frontenac · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Frontenac Sr. High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frontenac Sr. High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Frontenac, KS.
School address
District: Frontenac Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200630001912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Frontenac Sr. High School grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 200630001912 · Frontenac, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 17.5:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank Layden Elem (489 students)
Frontenac Sr. High School grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Frontenac Sr. High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank Layden E
Frank Layden Elem
489 students
- This school
Frontenac Sr. High School
298 students
- Frontenac Jr.
Frontenac Jr. High
219 students
What this shows Frontenac Sr. High School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frontenac Sr. High School compares
Frontenac Sr. High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 33% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Kansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Frontenac Sr. High School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Sr. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Layden Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frontenac Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frontenac Sr. High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide high 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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frontenac Sr. High School
How many students attend Frontenac Sr. High School?
Frontenac Sr. High School has 298 students enrolled. It is a high school in Frontenac, KS. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontenac Sr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontenac Sr. High School is 17.5:1, which is 27% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frontenac Sr. High School?
28.8% of students at Frontenac Sr. High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frontenac Sr. High School?
The largest demographic group at Frontenac Sr. High School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Frontenac, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frontenac Sr. High School?
Frontenac Sr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Sr. High School rank among public schools in Frontenac?
By Resource Investment Index, Frontenac Sr. High School ranks #2 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 Sr. High School, Frontenac Public Schools also operates Frank Layden Elem (489 students) and Frontenac Jr. High (219 students). See the Frontenac Public Schools district page for the complete list.