- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Loxahatchee, FL
Frontier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Frontier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150003757
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frontier Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Loxahatchee · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Frontier Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Loxahatchee, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150003757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Frontier Elementary School held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 120150003757 · Loxahatchee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
688 enr · 16:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Frontier Elementary School held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Frontier Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school 688
Frontier Elementary School
688 students
What this shows Frontier Elementary School reports 688 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frontier Elementary School compares
Frontier Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Florida - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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 688 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 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
White 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Frontier Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher 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
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~688 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frontier Elementary School
How many students attend Frontier Elementary School?
Frontier Elementary School has 688 students enrolled. It is a public school in Loxahatchee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 688 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Elementary School is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% higher 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?
38.7% of students at Frontier Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frontier Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Frontier Elementary School is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Loxahatchee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frontier Elementary School?
Frontier Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Loxahatchee?
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Loxahatchee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Loxahatchee on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Frontier Elementary School, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.