Enrollment
341
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salem, OR
Frontier Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Frontier Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410001501859Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frontier Charter Academy earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 341
- students enrolled
Frontier Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 85% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Charter Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Salem, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frontier Charter Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frontier Charter Academy
Frontier Charter Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Salem, Oregon, enrolling 341 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.1:1, Frontier Charter Academy is leaner than roughly 85% of Oregon schools and 26% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 341 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 49/100).
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Gervais Sd 1 spends $12,866 per pupil, 29% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Salem's public schools, it stands alongside Roberts High School (515 students): Frontier Charter Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 11.4:1).
Gervais Sd 1 also operates Gervais Elementary School (384 students) and Gervais High School (324 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Oregon - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,866
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Frontier Charter Academy is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gervais Sd 1, which includes Frontier Charter Academy.
$12,866
Per student
-29%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 69.5%
Federal 14.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gervais Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gervais High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gervais Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Salem
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~341 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Frontier Charter Academy
How many students attend Frontier Charter Academy?
Frontier Charter Academy has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salem, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Charter Academy is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frontier Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Frontier Charter Academy is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Salem, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frontier Charter Academy?
Frontier Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frontier Charter Academy rank among schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Charter Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Salem, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salem on the city page.
Is Frontier Charter Academy a good school?
Frontier Charter Academy earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Oregon schools. 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 Gervais Sd 1?
Besides Frontier Charter Academy, Gervais Sd 1 also operates Gervais Elementary School (384 students), Gervais High School (324 students), and Gervais Middle School (198 students). See the Gervais Sd 1 district page for the complete list.
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