Frontier School Corporation

Chalmers, Indiana — 2 schools

671
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,483
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Frontier School Corporation operates 2 public schools serving 671 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 666 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in White County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,483 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 36.1% local, 56.7% state, and 7.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $58,000 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 42/100, ranked #255 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 333:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 8.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.4% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

Frontier Elementary accounts for 59.5% of all Frontier School Corporation student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Frontier School Corporation-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Frontier School Corporation student-counselor ratio is 333:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Frontier School Corporation is typically wider than the Frontier School Corporation-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Frontier School Corporation chronic absenteeism rate is 8.9% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.3%
Federal
56.7%
State
36.1%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
255 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in White County county, where this district is located.

$738
Studio/mo
$785
1 BR/mo
$1,030
2 BR/mo
$1,235
3 BR/mo
$1,364
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$58,000
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Frontier School Corporation.

White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 0.9%
Multiracial 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

333:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Frontier School Corporation

School Enrollment
Frontier Elementary
396
Frontier Jr-Sr High School
270

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Frontier School Corporation?

Frontier School Corporation has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 671 students.

How much does Frontier School Corporation spend per student?

Frontier School Corporation spends $13,483 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #255 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Frontier School Corporation?

The average teacher salary in Frontier School Corporation is $58,000 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Frontier School Corporation?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in White County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Frontier School Corporation?

Frontier School Corporation students are 93.4% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Frontier School Corporation?

Frontier School Corporation has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #255 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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