Enrollment
395
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 260030108809 Charter school
Frontier International Academy Elementary — Warren, MI
Federal NCES profile for Frontier International Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 93
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Frontier International Academy · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frontier International Academy Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Frontier International Academy Elementary reports 395 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 98.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 81% above the Michigan average and 90% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 2.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Frontier International Academy spends $11,888 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.3% from local sources (property taxes), 69.2% from the state, and 29.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frontier International Academy Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 81% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 58% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 81% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 77% in Michigan — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$11,888
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 395 Top 58% in Michigan — larger than 42% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 19.5:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 98.5% +81% vs state
NCES ID 260030108809
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 2.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frontier International Academy, which includes Frontier International Academy Elementary.
$11,888
Per student
-25%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.3%
State 69.2%
Federal 29.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in Warren, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier International Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier International Academy Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Warren, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frontier International Academy Elementary?
Frontier International Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.