- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warren, MI
Frontier International Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Frontier International Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260030108809Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frontier International Academy Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Frontier International Academy Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier International Academy Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Warren, MI.
School address
District: Frontier International Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260030108809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+83 students YoY
Frontier International Academy Elementary grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (+30.4%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+83 students YoY 260030108809 · Warren, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
395 enr · 28.2:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Frontier International Academy (737 students)
Frontier International Academy Elementary grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (+30.4%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Frontier International Academy Elementary compares
Frontier International Academy Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.2:1 | ▲ 61% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 81% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.2:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,063
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 85.8%
White 11.6%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Frontier International Academy Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Frontier International Academy reports $12,063 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frontier International Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier International Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frontier International Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Warren
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frontier International Academy Elementary
How many students attend Frontier International Academy Elementary?
Frontier International Academy Elementary has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warren, MI. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), up 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier International Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier International Academy Elementary is 28.2:1, which is 61% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frontier International Academy Elementary?
98.5% of students at Frontier International Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frontier International Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Frontier International Academy Elementary is Asian at 85.8% of enrollment, in Warren, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frontier International Academy Elementary?
Frontier International Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frontier International Academy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier International Academy Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Warren, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Warren on the city page.
What other schools are in Frontier International Academy?
Besides Frontier International Academy Elementary, Frontier International Academy also operates Frontier International Academy (737 students). See the Frontier International Academy district page for the complete list.