Enrollment
395
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+61% 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
What stands out at Frontier International Academy Elementary
Frontier International Academy Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Warren, Michigan, enrolling 395 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Michigan schools and 61% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 98.5% of students qualify for free meals, 81% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 395 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 233 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 29.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Warren's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mckinley Elementary School (327 students): Frontier International Academy Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.2:1 vs 12.6:1).
Its district, Frontier International Academy, also runs Frontier International Academy (737 students).
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 International Academy Elementary compares
Frontier International Academy Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frontier International Academy, which includes Frontier International Academy Elementary.
$11,670
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Warren
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~395 students)
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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 an 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 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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Frontier International Academy Elementary a good school?
Frontier International Academy Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan 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 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.
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