Excellent
#138 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 11% in state
Frank Layden Elem
Elementary School · Frontenac Public Schools · Frontenac, KS
A Frontenac Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 E Lanyon, Frontenac, KS 66763
- Math 58% proficient (2025)
- Reading 57% proficient (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frank Layden Elem score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frank Layden Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,010/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frontenac), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,867
Median home value
$165,400
Median rent
$847/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66763; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowlark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| St Marys Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–6 | 2.7 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Westside ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Lakeside ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 391 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Frontenac Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,008NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frank Layden Elem is listed in Frontenac Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frank Layden Elem
Frank Layden Elem is a public elementary school in Frontenac, KS, part of Frontenac Public Schools, serving approximately 471 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frank Layden Elem
What grades does Frank Layden Elem serve?
Frank Layden Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Frank Layden Elem?
Frank Layden Elem has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Layden Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Layden Elem is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frank Layden Elem rank in KS?
Frank Layden Elem ranks #138 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Frank Layden Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Frank Layden Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Frank Layden Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank Layden Elem has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Frank Layden Elem a charter school?
No, Frank Layden Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frank Layden Elem a Title I school?
No, Frank Layden Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frank Layden Elem?
48.8% of students at Frank Layden Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (620) 231-7790
- Area population (ZIP 66763)
- 3,381
- Area median age
- 40
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66763; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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