FRONTIER SCHL OF EXCELLENCE-M

www.kcfse.org

Charter School 85 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Frontier School of Excellence (FSE), located on Troost Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, is a public charter middle and high school serving grades 6 through 12. As part of the Frontier Schools network, the institution is committed to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education within a structured environment. The school emphasizes high academic standards and character development, aiming to prepare students from diverse backgrounds for success in post-secondary education and beyond.

The curriculum at Frontier School of Excellence is notably focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), while also maintaining a strong emphasis on core subjects like literacy and social studies. By implementing a longer school day and year compared to traditional public schools, FSE provides students with extended learning time and individualized support. The school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere, focusing on individualized student achievement and ensuring that graduates are equipped with the skills necessary to compete in a global society.

Total Students

11.8

Full-Time Teachers

7.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRONTIER SCHL OF EXCELLENCE-M
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	34
Black	46
Two or More	4

Black
46 (54.1 %)
Hispanic
34 (40.0 %)
Two or More
4 (4.7 %)
White
1 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FRONTIER SCHOOLS
Phone:	(816)822-1331
Website:	http://www.kcfse.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	85
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 11

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 36