Enrollment
689
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 020018000530 Charter school
Frontier Charter School — Anchorage, AK
Federal NCES profile for Frontier Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
89.4:1
vs 20:1 Alaska avg
+347% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frontier Charter School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Frontier Charter School reports 689 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 89.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 347% above the Alaska state mean of 20:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 462% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Anchorage School District spends $18,698 per pupil district-wide, below the Alaska average of $36,093 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.8% from local sources (property taxes), 54.1% from the state, and 18.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frontier Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alaska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 89.4:1 | ▲ 347% | 20:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 94% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
89.4:1
students per teacher
— 347% above state mean
Top 98% in Alaska — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$18,698
per pupil, district-wide
— below Alaska avg of $36,093
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
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 689 Top 94% in Alaska — larger than 6% of 496 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 89.4:1 +347% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 020018000530
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.4%
African American 4.6%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anchorage School District, which includes Frontier Charter School.
$18,698
Per student
-48%
vs Alaska
Avg $36,093
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 54.1%
Federal 18.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Frontier Charter School
How many students attend Frontier Charter School?
Frontier Charter School has 689 students enrolled. It is a other school in Anchorage, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Charter School is 89.4:1, which is 347% higher than the Alaska average of 20:1 and 462% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frontier Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Frontier Charter School is White at 56.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Anchorage, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frontier Charter School?
Frontier Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.