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Frank Layden Elementary

Summary:

Frank Layden Elementary is a public elementary school located in Frontenac, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 467 students. The school is part of the Frontenac Public Schools district, which is ranked 58 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frank Layden Elementary consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grades. In 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 43.57%, compared to the state average of 33.55%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 47.48%, compared to the state average of 31.6%. The school's performance is particularly strong among various student subgroups, including female students, male students, and low socioeconomic status (SES) students. For example, in 2022-2023, the school ranked 95 out of 541 Kansas elementary schools for low SES students, with a 4-star rating.

Frank Layden Elementary outperforms most of the nearby schools, such as Southeast Elementary and R.V. Haderlein Elementary, in academic metrics. The school has maintained a consistent level of academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking and star rating remaining relatively stable, suggesting that it has established effective teaching and learning practices that are consistently delivering positive outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 200 E Lanyon
       Frontenac, KS  66763

(620) 231-7790

District: Frontenac Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
213th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,411 Help


Students who attend Frank Layden Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Frontenac Junior High
High:    Frontenac Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  467

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.2%
Hispanic:
5.4%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.3% Help


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Compare Details Frank Layden Elementary ranks better than 67.4% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.2%), Hispanic (5.4%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frank Layden Elementary is 14.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frank Layden Elementary is $10,411.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frank Layden Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Frank Layden Elementary 213th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Frank Layden Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Frontenac Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frontenac Public Schools 58th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frank Layden Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Frank Layden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.15 293rd 585 49.9%
2007 52.74 348th 600 42.0%
2008 58.76 303rd 614 50.7%
2009 46.33 427th 621 31.2%
2010 49.01 401st 630 36.3%
2011 44.93 437th 631 30.7%
2012 65.74 256th 660 61.2%
2013 73.52 159th 668 76.2%
2015 64.33 218th 678 67.8%
2016 74.11 144th 656 78.0%
2017 68.52 175th 659 73.4%
2018 57.28 271st 656 58.7%
2019 63.20 219th 667 67.2%
2021 68.03 189th 670 71.8%
2022 60.89 240th 668 64.1%
2023 69.30 167th 660 74.7%
2024 62.72 213th 653 67.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frank Layden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.20 136th 512 73.4%
2019 81.75 27th 509 94.7%
2021 63.97 135th 494 72.7%
2022 62.35 137th 512 73.2%
2023 71.38 95th 541 82.4%
2024 62.95 174th 546 68.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Frank Layden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.58 294th 574 48.8%
2019 68.97 158th 591 73.3%
2021 69.19 152nd 591 74.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Frank Layden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.19 184th 575 68.0%
2019 57.24 228th 586 61.1%
2021 65.57 177th 605 70.7%
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Rank History for White students at Frank Layden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.95 317th 574 44.8%
2019 52.40 266th 592 55.1%
2021 60.96 210th 587 64.2%
2022 51.62 287th 596 51.8%
2023 61.99 197th 584 66.3%
2024 55.18 251st 579 56.6%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Frank Layden Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 234 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1989 250 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1990 280 0 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 287
1991 293 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1992 286 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1993 322 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1994 308 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1995 373 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 375
1996 373 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 375
1997 361 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 363
1998 377 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 379
1999 368 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 372
2000 380 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2001 407 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2002 420 3 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2003 420 3 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2004 457 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2005 487 2 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2006 472 2 5 3 4 n/a n/a 0 486
2007 459 6 6 4 2 n/a n/a 0 477
2008 427 2 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2009 426 5 3 12 7 n/a n/a 3 456
2010 401 1 1 13 1 0 27 0 444
2011 401 1 1 18 4 1 24 0 450
2012 410 1 1 12 4 1 24 0 453
2013 419 1 2 9 6 3 20 0 460
2014 413 1 2 14 5 2 19 0 456
2015 390 1 5 12 4 2 17 0 431
2016 400 0 6 13 3 2 14 0 438
2017 426 0 4 11 2 3 13 0 459
2018 456 0 5 12 1 2 13 0 489
2019 409 2 5 14 3 3 15 0 451
2020 437 5 3 17 1 3 19 0 485
2021 419 3 2 18 2 5 18 0 467
2022 416 4 1 16 1 3 17 0 458
2023 407 5 1 25 2 3 24 0 467

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frank Layden Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 242 14.0 17.2 0
1989 255 15.0 17.0 n/a
1990 287 16.9 16.9 0
1991 295 16.5 17.8 n/a
1992 288 16.2 17.7 25.7
1993 325 17.2 18.9 22.8
1994 314 17.3 18.2 20.1
1995 375 19.9 18.8 26.1
1996 375 19.9 18.8 26.1
1997 363 18.9 19.2 28.1
1998 379 19.9 19.0 31.1
1999 372 24.1 15.4 32.5
2000 384 26.0 14.8 32.3
2001 414 24.2 17.1 32.1
2002 429 26.0 16.5 38
2003 429 26.0 16.5 38
2004 462 27.0 17.1 38.3
2005 497 29.0 17.1 38.8
2006 486 30.0 16.2 35.4
2007 477 33.0 14.5 35.8
2008 435 28.1 15.5 33.6
2009 456 29.2 15.6 40.4
2010 444 30.1 14.7 44.6
2011 450 30.1 14.9 50.2
2012 453 30.8 14.6 51.7
2013 460 31.4 14.6 47.4
2014 456 32.5 14.0 51.8
2015 431 32.0 13.4 47.3
2016 438 31.0 14.1 43.8
2017 459 30.4 15.0 42.5
2018 489 30.5 16.0 41.7
2019 451 31.7 14.2 41
2020 485 31.1 15.5 39.2
2021 467 31.3 14.9 40.3
2022 458 31.0 14.7 36.5
2023 467 32.6 14.3 43.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Frank Layden Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 242 14.0 17.2 0
1989 255 15.0 17.0 n/a
1990 287 16.9 16.9 0
1991 295 16.5 17.8 n/a
1992 288 16.2 17.7 25.7
1993 325 17.2 18.9 22.8
1994 314 17.3 18.2 20.1
1995 375 19.9 18.8 26.1
1996 375 19.9 18.8 26.1
1997 363 18.9 19.2 28.1
1998 379 19.9 19.0 31.1
1999 372 24.1 15.4 32.5
2000 384 26.0 14.8 32.3
2001 414 24.2 17.1 32.1
2002 429 26.0 16.5 38
2003 429 26.0 16.5 38
2004 462 27.0 17.1 38.3
2005 497 29.0 17.1 38.8
2006 486 30.0 16.2 35.4
2007 477 33.0 14.5 35.8
2008 435 28.1 15.5 33.6
2009 456 29.2 15.6 40.4
2010 444 30.1 14.7 44.6
2011 450 30.1 14.9 50.2
2012 453 30.8 14.6 51.7
2013 460 31.4 14.6 47.4
2014 456 32.5 14.0 51.8
2015 431 32.0 13.4 47.3
2016 438 31.0 14.1 43.8
2017 459 30.4 15.0 42.5
2018 489 30.5 16.0 41.7
2019 451 31.7 14.2 41
2020 485 31.1 15.5 39.2
2021 467 31.3 14.9 40.3
2022 458 31.0 14.7 36.5
2023 467 32.6 14.3 43.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Frank Layden Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,029 (9.9%) $9,382 (90.1%) $10,411

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frank Layden Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 219th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 167th of 660 Elementary schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frank Layden Elementary)47.437
 10.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frontenac Public Schools)47.437
 10.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Frank Layden Elementary)71.863.9
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Frontenac Public Schools)71.863.9
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Frank Layden Elementary)5055.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Frontenac Public Schools)5055.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Frank Layden Elementary)33.351.5
 18.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Frontenac Public Schools)33.351.5
 18.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Frank Layden Elementary)44.356.4
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Frontenac Public Schools)44.356.4
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frank Layden Elementary)31.133.3
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Frontenac Public Schools)31.133.3
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Frank Layden Elementary)63.949.3
 14.6%
   5th Grade Science (Frontenac Public Schools)63.949.3
 14.6%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students451467
 3.5%
African American25
 150%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic1425
 78.6%
Pacific Islander33
White409407
 0.5%
Two or More Races1524
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41%43.3%
 2.2%

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Frank Layden Elementary ranks 213th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 467 students attended Frank Layden Elementary.

Students at Frank Layden Elementary are 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Frank Layden Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frontenac Junior High
High : Frontenac Senior High School


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