- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Frontier Charter Academy grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+12.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 410001501859 · Salem, OR Other · SMALL · CHARTER
341 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Gervais Elementary School (384 students)
Frontier Charter Academy grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+12.8%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Frontier Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gervais Elemen
Gervais Elementary School
384 students
- This school
Frontier Charter Academy
341 students
- Gervais High S
Gervais High School
324 students
- Gervais Middle
Gervais Middle School
198 students
What this shows Frontier Charter Academy reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frontier Charter Academy compares
Frontier Charter Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,204
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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 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
District finance for Gervais Sd 1 reports $14,204 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~341 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), up 44.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.