- Enrollment
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Frontier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Frontier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080192001387
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frontier Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado schools.
- #16 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Frontier Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Elementary School ranks #16 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080192001387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Frontier Elementary School grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (+18.1%).
Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 080192001387 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 10.9:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: The Classical Academy Charter (1,909 students)
Frontier Elementary School grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (+18.1%). Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Frontier Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Classical
The Classical Academy Charter
1,909 students
- Pine Creek Hig
Pine Creek High School
1,875 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,526 students
- Air Academy Hi
Air Academy High School
1,380 students
- Rampart High S
Rampart High School
1,305 students
- This school 262
Frontier Elementary School
262 students
What this shows Frontier Elementary School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frontier Elementary School compares
Frontier Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 34% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 11% in Colorado - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,090
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Frontier Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an reports $12,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frontier Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Classical Academy Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Air Academy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rampart High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frontier Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frontier Elementary School
How many students attend Frontier Elementary School?
Frontier Elementary School has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 34% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 31% 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 Elementary School?
32.1% of students at Frontier Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frontier Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Frontier Elementary School is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frontier Elementary School?
Frontier Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Elementary School ranks #16 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Frontier Elementary School, Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an also operates The Classical Academy Charter (1,909 students), Pine Creek High School (1,875 students), and Liberty High School (1,526 students). See the Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.