Is Frontier School Of Innovation a good school?

Frontier School Of Innovation ranks 676 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Frontier School Of Innovation?

In the 2023-24 school year, 643 students attended Frontier School Of Innovation.

What is the racial makeup of Frontier School Of Innovation?

Students at Frontier School Of Innovation are 70% Hispanic, 19% African American, 7% White, 3% Two or more races.

Frontier School Of Innovation

Summary:

Frontier School Of Innovation is a public charter elementary school serving 620 students in grades PK-5 in Kansas City, Missouri. The school is part of the Frontier Schools district, which is ranked 211 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Frontier School Of Innovation has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with a ranking between 636-927 out of over 1,000 schools.

Frontier School Of Innovation consistently underperforms the state average in MAP test proficiency across all grade levels and subjects, particularly in English Language Arts, where 3rd-5th grade proficiency ranges from 22.9% to 28.3%, compared to the state averages of 41.6% to 46.2%. However, the school performs relatively well in certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 10-15% of Missouri elementary schools for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.6% to 36.2% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.32% to 83.94%, indicating a high-poverty student population.

While Frontier School Of Innovation spends between $12,043 and $14,594 per student, which is on the higher end compared to the nearby North Kansas City 74, Independence 30, and Kansas City 33 schools analyzed, it continues to underperform academically compared to the state and nearby schools. This raises questions about the efficient use of resources and the factors contributing to the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

6700 Corporate Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64120-1302

(816) 363-1907

District: Frontier Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
676^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,594

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 643

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.3%

African American:

18.5%

White:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frontier School Of Innovation ranks worse than 74.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.79. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.3%), African American (18.5%), White (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frontier School Of Innovation is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Frontier School Of Innovation employs 59.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frontier School Of Innovation is $14,594.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Frontier School Of Innovation 676^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Frontier School Of Innovation in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Frontier Schools 211^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Frontier School Of Innovation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2011	39.44	751^st	1088	31.0%
2012	37.55	788^th	1085	27.4%
2013	20.53	970^th	1108	12.5%
2014	23.34	920^th	1089	15.5%
2015	30.17	824^th	1058	22.1%
2016	16.08	756^th	865	12.6%
2017	13.44	931^st	1032	9.8%
2018	15.96	927^th	1045	11.3%
2019	27.21	823^rd	1052	21.8%
2021	16.51	748^th	901	17.0%
2022	31.47	636^th	908	30.0%
2023	31.70	642^nd	898	28.5%
2024	27.79	676^th	906	25.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Frontier School Of Innovation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2022	64.92	6^th	52	88.5%
2023	69.66	7^th	50	86.0%
2024	59.36	12^th	54	77.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frontier School Of Innovation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	28.62	722^nd	887	18.6%
2019	45.36	512^th	907	43.6%
2021	36.72	361^st	574	37.1%
2022	60.87	156^th	532	70.7%
2023	57.85	202^nd	611	66.9%
2024	55.83	229^th	625	63.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Frontier School Of Innovation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	60.61	71^st	243	70.8%
2019	62.62	78^th	250	68.8%
2021	58.26	50^th	163	69.3%
2024	59.62	52^nd	191	72.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frontier School Of Innovation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	30.06	80^th	105	23.8%
2019	38.38	81^st	120	32.5%
2021	51.75	14^th	42	66.7%
2022	60.77	7^th	45	84.4%
2023	64.56	6^th	40	85.0%
2024	63.61	7^th	45	84.4%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

The mission of Frontier School of Innovation (FSI) is to provide a safe and collaborative environment which will cultivate the academic and social development of its students by emphasizing reading, math, science, and technology for the purpose of students setting and meeting future educational goals.

Graduates of FSI will have the tools necessary to positively impact their communities as they pursue their personal and professional aspirations. Frontier School of Innovation believes an effective and adequate education necessary for the citizens of the future relies heavily on a multidimensional academic curriculum in which all core subjects will be blended together through various teaching methods while promoting the development of a strong character that supports and respects society

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	57	86	4	154	2	n/a	n/a	303
2011	63	70	10	264	0	0	0	407
2012	48	82	13	272	0	0	0	415
2013	43	76	13	334	0	0	28	494
2014	58	109	13	423	0	0	0	603
2015	51	113	15	491	0	0	0	670
2016	57	109	14	492	2	11	4	689
2017	50	114	13	525	0	0	0	702
2018	53	95	11	528	0	0	0	687
2019	56	93	9	515	0	0	0	673
2020	54	90	8	472	0	0	0	624
2021	48	96	9	461	0	0	0	614
2022	41	91	7	459	0	0	6	604
2023	39	103	6	457	0	1	14	620
2024	45	119	6	452	1	1	19	643

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frontier School Of Innovation

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	303	17.1	17.7	92.7
2011	407	23.5	17.2	90.7
2012	415	24.1	17.1	91.1
2013	494	28.6	17.2	91.1
2014	603	38.5	15.6	97.7
2015	670	39.0	17.1	95.4
2016	689	44.0	15.6	94.6
2017	702	50.0	14.0	100
2018	687	50.6	13.5	100
2019	673	58.3	11.5	99.6
2020	624	56.9	10.9	99.5
2021	614	58.4	10.4	79.3
2022	604	53.3	11.3	83.9
2023	620	58.1	10.6	82.7
2024	643	59.1	10.8	73.9

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 Frontier School Of Innovation

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	303	17.1	17.7	92.7
2011	407	23.5	17.2	90.7
2012	415	24.1	17.1	91.1
2013	494	28.6	17.2	91.1
2014	603	38.5	15.6	97.7
2015	670	39.0	17.1	95.4
2016	689	44.0	15.6	94.6
2017	702	50.0	14.0	100
2018	687	50.6	13.5	100
2019	673	58.3	11.5	99.6
2020	624	56.9	10.9	99.5
2021	614	58.4	10.4	79.3
2022	604	53.3	11.3	83.9
2023	620	58.1	10.6	82.7
2024	643	59.1	10.8	73.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frontier School Of Innovation

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$241 (2.2%)	$10,855 (97.8%)	$11,096
2020	$1,210 (10.0%)	$10,939 (90.0%)	$12,149
2021	$1,585 (13.2%)	$10,458 (86.8%)	$12,043
2022	$2,126 (14.6%)	$12,468 (85.4%)	$14,594

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frontier School Of Innovation

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 823^rd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 642^nd of 898 Elementary schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Frontier School Of Innovation)	45.2	32.6	12.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Frontier Schools)	45.2	32.6	12.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frontier School Of Innovation)	43.5	24.2	19.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frontier Schools)	43.5	24.2	19.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Frontier School Of Innovation)	39.8	36.9	2.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Frontier Schools)	39.8	36.9	2.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Frontier School Of Innovation)	32.4	29.1	3.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Frontier Schools)	32.4	29.1	3.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frontier School Of Innovation)	22.4	31.3	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frontier Schools)	22.4	31.3	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Frontier School Of Innovation)	27.6	32.3	4.7%
5th Grade Science (Frontier Schools)	27.6	32.3	4.7%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Frontier School Of Innovation)	20.4	29	8.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Frontier Schools)	20.4	29	8.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	673	620	7.9%
African American	93	103	10.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	9	6	33.3%
Hispanic	515	457	11.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	56	39	30.4%
Two or More Races	0	14
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.6%	82.7%	16.8%

Schools Near Frontier School Of Innovation

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)					MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frontier School Of Innovation	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	6700 Corporate Dr.	Kansas City	64120	Jackson County	Frontier Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 363-1907	643	59	10.8	73.9%	45 (7.0%)	119 (18.5%)	452 (70.3%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.0%)	27.8	676^th of 906 public elementary schools	25.4%		31.7	642^nd of 898 public elementary schools	28.5%	34	39.1	36.7	25.7			22.8		23.7	28.3	22.9			$14,594	$2,126	$12,468
James Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5810 Scarritt	Kansas City	64123	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3650	261	23	11.5	100.0%	20 (7.7%)	43 (16.5%)	162 (62.1%)	29 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (1.9%)	15.9	770^th of 906 public elementary schools	15.0%		15.4	771^st of 898 public elementary schools	14.1%	1		20.1	20.1	32.3		20.1			15.5	11.8	18.0		$22,068	$3,551	$18,517
Gladstone Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	335 N Elmwood	Kansas City	64123	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3285	403	37	11.0	100.0%	42 (10.4%)	113 (28.0%)	164 (40.7%)	67 (16.6%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	12 (3.0%)	18.3	746^th of 906 public elementary schools	17.7%		27.5	689^th of 898 public elementary schools	23.3%	57	20.1	30.0	11.7	30.1		16.8		19.1		13.1	26.6		$20,389	$3,316	$17,073
Chouteau Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3701 N Jackson	Kansas City	64117	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 321-5050	386	29	13.0	75.1%	174 (45.1%)	103 (26.7%)	49 (12.7%)	18 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (10.9%)	58.3	365^th of 906 public elementary schools	59.7%		42.5	541^st of 898 public elementary schools	39.8%	176	34.4	46.7	42.0			44.0		41.6	55.7	46.0			$12,702	$554	$12,148
Kc International-Wallace	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	414 Wallace Ave	Kansas City	64125	Jackson County	Kc International Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 242-4206	654	86	7.6	100.0%	22 (3.4%)	344 (52.6%)	170 (26.0%)	83 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	32 (4.9%)	9.7	839^th of 906 public elementary schools	7.4%		7.5	850^th of 898 public elementary schools	5.3%	11	10.9	11.2	15.6	22.9	23.0	12.8	19.9	4.8	11.9	13.3	18.1	22.5	$17,052	$2,141	$14,911
Topping Elementary	Public	K-5	4433 N Topping Av	Kansas City	64117	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 321-5200	331	26	12.7	71.0%	117 (35.3%)	109 (32.9%)	55 (16.6%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	38 (11.5%)	47.3	477^th of 906 public elementary schools	47.4%		44.3	518^th of 898 public elementary schools	42.3%	41	41.7	53.5	27.5			20.7		50.9	48.1	27.4			$13,605	$574	$13,031
Winnwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4531 NE 44th Terr	Kansas City	64117	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 321-5220	251	21	11.8	81.7%	78 (31.1%)	68 (27.1%)	54 (21.5%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	43 (17.1%)	22.2	711^th of 906 public elementary schools	21.5%		29.7	661^st of 898 public elementary schools	26.4%	50		23.0	21.7			27.1			31.8	21.7			$15,732	$622	$15,109
Fairmount Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	120 N Cedar Ave	Independence	64053	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5405	330	21	15.9	84.8%	132 (40.0%)	34 (10.3%)	142 (43.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	18 (5.5%)	23.2	704^th of 906 public elementary schools	22.3%		29	669^th of 898 public elementary schools	25.5%	35	17.4	33.3	20.1			23.8		13.6	41.1	27.9			$12,125	$2,872	$9,253
Guadalupe Centers Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5123 E Truman Road	Kansas City	64127	Jackson County	Guadalupe Centers Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 994-0396	791	67	11.8	99.6%	17 (2.1%)	12 (1.5%)	759 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	6.9	863^rd of 906 public elementary schools	4.7%		5.3	871^st of 898 public elementary schools	3.0%	8	7.2	9.5	12.4			9.8		9.0	9.5	19.2			$15,775	$1,586	$14,189
Whittier Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1012 Bales	Kansas City	64127	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3850	528	39	13.5	100.0%	30 (5.7%)	206 (39.0%)	210 (39.8%)	68 (12.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.1%)	4.3	891^st of 906 public elementary schools	1.7%		5	872^nd of 898 public elementary schools	2.9%	19	12.4	4.2	8.0	3.7		8.0		6.8	2.5	6.9	4.2		$19,719	$3,718	$16,000

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