- Enrollment
- 2,780
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wasilla, AK
Fronteras Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Fronteras Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 020051000740Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fronteras Charter School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Alaska schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Wasilla · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 336
- students enrolled
Fronteras Charter School has class sizes larger than 83% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fronteras Charter School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Wasilla, AK.
School address
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020051000740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Fronteras Charter School grew from 326 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 020051000740 · Wasilla, AK Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
336 enr · 18.7:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students)
Fronteras Charter School grew from 326 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Fronteras Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mat-Su Central
Mat-Su Central School
2,780 students
- Colony High Sc 1,046
Colony High School
1,046 students
- Wasilla High S 816
Wasilla High School
816 students
- Colony Middle 771
Colony Middle School
771 students
- Mat-Su Career 705
Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School
705 students
- This school 336
Fronteras Charter School
336 students
What this shows Fronteras Charter School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fronteras Charter School compares
Fronteras Charter School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 83% in Alaska - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Two or More 12.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Fronteras Charter School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District reports $15,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fronteras Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat-Su Central School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Colony High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wasilla High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colony Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fronteras Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Wasilla
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fronteras Charter School
How many students attend Fronteras Charter School?
Fronteras Charter School has 336 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wasilla, AK. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fronteras Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fronteras Charter School is 18.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fronteras Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Fronteras Charter School is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Wasilla, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fronteras Charter School?
Fronteras Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fronteras Charter School rank among elementary schools in Wasilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Fronteras Charter School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Wasilla, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wasilla on the city page.
What other schools are in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District?
Besides Fronteras Charter School, Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District also operates Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students), Colony High School (1,046 students), and Wasilla High School (816 students). See the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District district page for the complete list.