- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Frontier Charter Academy held near 1,426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.8 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 080441001614 · Greeley, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
1,432 enr · 23.1:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Greeley West High School (1,936 students)
Frontier Charter Academy held near 1,426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.8 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Frontier Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greeley West H
Greeley West High School
1,936 students
- University Sch
University Schools
1,784 students
- Greeley Centra
Greeley Central High School
1,507 students
- This school
Frontier Charter Academy
1,432 students
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
1,322 students
- Tointon Academ
Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering
1,127 students
What this shows Frontier Charter Academy reports 1,432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frontier Charter Academy compares
Frontier Charter Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta reports $13,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,784
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~1,432 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,423 (2022-23) → 1,426 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.