- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Frontier High/Middle School held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 390504903963 · New Matamoras, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 13.6:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport Elementary School (217 students)
Frontier High/Middle School held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Frontier High/Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Frontier High/Middle School
218 students
- Newport Elemen
Newport Elementary School
217 students
- Matamoras Elem
Matamoras Elementary School
102 students
- Frontier Local 3
Frontier Local Virtual School
3 students
What this shows Frontier High/Middle School reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frontier High/Middle School compares
Frontier High/Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,064
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Frontier Local reports $17,064 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~218 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.