How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Frontier Elementary | Joseph M. Simas |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hanford, CA | Hanford, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 619 | 514 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.8:1 | 23.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.3% | 61.3% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Frontier Elementary | Joseph M. Simas |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | - | $16,020 |
| District | Pioneer Union Elementary | Hanford Elementary School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Frontier Elementary | Joseph M. Simas |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.7% | 19.8% |
| African American | 3.2% | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.4% | 62.6% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Frontier Elementary | Joseph M. Simas |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 950:1 | 510:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.9% | 14.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.