Very Good
#657 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 30% in state
Frontier School of Innovation
Elementary School · Frontier Schools · Kansas City, MO
A charter elementary school in Kansas City, MO where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6700 CORPORATE DR., Kansas City, MO 64120
- Math 34% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frontier School of Innovation score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 32% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Frontier School of Innovation sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,241/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), 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
$74,954
Median rent
$1,623/mo
College educated
50.4%
Homeownership
14.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64120; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Gladstone ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 1.9 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Chouteau ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 386 | 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.
Frontier Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,421NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Frontier School of Innovation is listed in FRONTIER SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frontier School of Innovation
Frontier School of Innovation is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Frontier Schools, serving approximately 643 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #657 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frontier School of Innovation
What grades does Frontier School of Innovation serve?
Frontier School of Innovation serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Frontier School of Innovation?
Frontier School of Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 643 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier School of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier School of Innovation is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frontier School of Innovation rank in MO?
Frontier School of Innovation ranks #657 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Frontier School of Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?
Frontier School of Innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Frontier School of Innovation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frontier School of Innovation has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Frontier School of Innovation a charter school?
Yes, Frontier School of Innovation is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Frontier School of Innovation a Title I school?
No, Frontier School of Innovation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frontier School of Innovation?
73.9% of students at Frontier School of Innovation 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
- 643
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (816) 363-1907
- Area population (ZIP 64120)
- 525
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 64120; 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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