- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, MO
Frontier Schl of Excellence-U
Federal NCES profile for Frontier Schl of Excellence-U, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290059003181Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frontier Schl of Excellence-U earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #12 of 20
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Frontier Schl of Excellence-U has class sizes smaller than 91% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Schl of Excellence-U ranks #12 of 20 high schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Frontier Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 290059003181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Frontier Schl of Excellence-U shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 290059003181 · Kansas City, MO High · SMALL · CHARTER
160 enr · 8:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Frontier School of Innovation (645 students)
Frontier Schl of Excellence-U shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Frontier Schl of Excellence-U in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frontier Schoo
Frontier School of Innovation
645 students
- Frontier Stem
Frontier Stem High School
401 students
- Frontier Schl
Frontier Schl of Innovation-M
307 students
- This school 160
Frontier Schl of Excellence-U
160 students
- Frontier Schl 74
Frontier Schl of Excellence-M
74 students
What this shows Frontier Schl of Excellence-U reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frontier Schl of Excellence-U compares
Frontier Schl of Excellence-U is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 38% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 113% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 9% in Missouri - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$16,421
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
White 3.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Frontier Schl of Excellence-U is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Frontier Schools reports $16,421 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frontier Schl of Excellence-U Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier School of Innovation | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frontier Stem High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frontier Schl of Innovation-M | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frontier Schl of Excellence-M | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frontier Schl of Excellence-U's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Kansas City
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frontier Schl of Excellence-U
How many students attend Frontier Schl of Excellence-U?
Frontier Schl of Excellence-U has 160 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Schl of Excellence-U?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Schl of Excellence-U is 8:1, which is 38% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frontier Schl of Excellence-U?
98.4% of students at Frontier Schl of Excellence-U are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frontier Schl of Excellence-U?
The largest demographic group at Frontier Schl of Excellence-U is African American at 50.6% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frontier Schl of Excellence-U?
Frontier Schl of Excellence-U has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Frontier Schl of Excellence-U rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Schl of Excellence-U ranks #12 of 20 high schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Frontier Schools?
Besides Frontier Schl of Excellence-U, Frontier Schools also operates Frontier School of Innovation (645 students), Frontier Stem High School (401 students), and Frontier Schl of Innovation-M (307 students). See the Frontier Schools district page for the complete list.