- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Riverton, WY
Frontier Academy
Federal NCES profile for Frontier Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560522000562
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frontier Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Riverton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Frontier Academy has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Academy ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Riverton, WY.
School address
District: Fremont County School District #25 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560522000562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Frontier Academy grew from 34 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 560522000562 · Riverton, WY High · SMALL · TRAD
42 enr · 10.5:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverton High School (701 students)
Frontier Academy grew from 34 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Frontier Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverton High
Riverton High School
701 students
- Riverton Middl
Riverton Middle School
559 students
- Rendezvous Ele
Rendezvous Elementary
324 students
- Aspen Early Le
Aspen Early Learning Center
286 students
- Willow Creek E 269
Willow Creek Elementary
269 students
- This school 42
Frontier Academy
42 students
What this shows Frontier Academy reports 42 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frontier Academy compares
Frontier Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 25% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
95.2%
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
$20,836
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 42 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 52.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Frontier Academy is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Fremont County School District #25 reports $20,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frontier Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverton Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rendezvous Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aspen Early Learning Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Creek Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frontier Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Riverton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~42 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Frontier Academy
How many students attend Frontier Academy?
Frontier Academy has 42 students enrolled. It is a high school in Riverton, WY. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Academy is 10.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frontier Academy?
20.6% of students at Frontier Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frontier Academy?
The largest demographic group at Frontier Academy is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Riverton, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frontier Academy?
Frontier Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frontier Academy rank among public schools in Riverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Academy ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Riverton, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Riverton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont County School District #25?
Besides Frontier Academy, Fremont County School District #25 also operates Riverton High School (701 students), Riverton Middle School (559 students), and Rendezvous Elementary (324 students). See the Fremont County School District #25 district page for the complete list.