Enrollment
218
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Matamoras, OH
Frontier High/Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Frontier High/Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390504903963
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frontier High/Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in New Matamoras · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Frontier High/Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier High/Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Matamoras, OH.
School address
District: Frontier Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390504903963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frontier High/Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frontier High/Middle School
Frontier High/Middle School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New Matamoras, Ohio, enrolling 218 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.3% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 218 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 218 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #148.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among New Matamoras's public schools, it stands alongside Frontier Local Virtual School (3 students): Frontier High/Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Frontier Local also operates Newport Elementary School (217 students) and Matamoras Elementary School (102 students) alongside Frontier High/Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frontier High/Middle School compares
Frontier High/Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▲ 5% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$15,641
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 96.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Frontier High/Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frontier Local, which includes Frontier High/Middle School.
$15,641
Per student
+7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 60.9%
Federal 14.6%
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.
How Frontier High/Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matamoras Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frontier Local Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Frontier High/Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in New Matamoras
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~218 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Frontier High/Middle School
How many students attend Frontier High/Middle School?
Frontier High/Middle School has 218 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Matamoras, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier High/Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier High/Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% 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 High/Middle School?
33.3% of students at Frontier High/Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frontier High/Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Frontier High/Middle School is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in New Matamoras, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frontier High/Middle School?
Frontier High/Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frontier High/Middle School rank among public schools in New Matamoras?
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier High/Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Matamoras, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Matamoras on the city page.
Is Frontier High/Middle School a good school?
Frontier High/Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Frontier Local?
Besides Frontier High/Middle School, Frontier Local also operates Newport Elementary School (217 students), Matamoras Elementary School (102 students), and Frontier Local Virtual School (3 students). See the Frontier Local district page for the complete list.
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