Frank Layden Elementary School

200 E Lanyon
Frontenac, KS 66763
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frank Layden Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20% in KS
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Frank Layden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Frank Layden Elementary School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
458 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Frank Layden Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frank Layden Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#246 out of 1264 schools
(Top 20%)
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38%
28%
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57%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
3%
21%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
91%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frank Layden Elementary School's ranking?
Frank Layden Elementary School is ranked #246 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Frank Layden Elementary School often compared to?
Frank Layden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Geo E Nettels Elementary School, R V Haderlein Elementary School, Lakeside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Frank Layden Elementary School?
458 students attend Frank Layden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Frank Layden Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frank Layden Elementary School?
Frank Layden Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Frank Layden Elementary School offer ?
Frank Layden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Frank Layden Elementary School part of?
Frank Layden Elementary School is part of Frontenac Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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