- Enrollment
- 2,225
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Angleton, TX
Frontier El
Federal NCES profile for Frontier El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480831021127
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frontier El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Angleton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Frontier El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier El ranks #4 of 9 schools in Angleton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Frontier El held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 480831021127 · Angleton, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 13.4:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Angleton H S (2,225 students)
Frontier El held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Frontier El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Angleton H S
Angleton H S
2,225 students
- Angleton J H S
Angleton J H School
1,567 students
- Westside El
Westside El
1,029 students
- Central El 533
Central El
533 students
- Northside El 479
Northside El
479 students
- This school 430
Frontier El
430 students
What this shows Frontier El reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frontier El compares
Frontier El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
White 34.0%
African American 18.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Frontier El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Angleton Isd reports $12,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frontier El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angleton H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Angleton J H School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frontier El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frontier El
How many students attend Frontier El?
Frontier El has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Angleton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier El?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier El is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frontier El?
47.6% of students at Frontier El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frontier El?
The largest demographic group at Frontier El is Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment, in Angleton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frontier El?
Frontier El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frontier El rank among schools in Angleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier El ranks #4 of 9 schools in Angleton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Angleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Angleton Isd?
Besides Frontier El, Angleton Isd also operates Angleton H S (2,225 students), Angleton J H School (1,567 students), and Westside El (1,029 students). See the Angleton Isd district page for the complete list.