Enrollment
1,432
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greeley, CO
Frontier Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Frontier Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080441001614Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frontier Charter Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Greeley · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Frontier Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Charter Academy ranks #6 of 10 schools in Greeley, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080441001614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frontier Charter Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frontier Charter Academy
Frontier Charter Academy is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Greeley, Colorado, enrolling 1,432 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 93% of Colorado schools and 39% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,432 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta spends $12,298 per pupil, 24% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates Greeley West High School (1,936 students) and University Schools (1,784 students) alongside Frontier Charter Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frontier Charter Academy compares
Frontier Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 39% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,432 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,432
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Colorado - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,298
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Frontier Charter Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, which includes Frontier Charter Academy.
$12,298
Per student
-24%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.9%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Frontier Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University Schools | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greeley Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northridge High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frontier Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 30.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Frontier Charter Academy
How many students attend Frontier Charter Academy?
Frontier Charter Academy has 1,432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greeley, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Charter Academy is 23.1:1, which is 39% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frontier Charter Academy?
19.4% of students at Frontier Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frontier Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Frontier Charter Academy is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Greeley, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frontier Charter Academy?
Frontier Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frontier Charter Academy rank among schools in Greeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Charter Academy ranks #6 of 10 schools in Greeley, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greeley on the city page.
Is Frontier Charter Academy a good school?
Frontier Charter Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta?
Besides Frontier Charter Academy, Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates Greeley West High School (1,936 students), University Schools (1,784 students), and Greeley Central High School (1,507 students). See the Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta district page for the complete list.
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