- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Detroit, MI
Frontier International Academy
Federal NCES profile for Frontier International Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260030101945Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frontier International Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools.
- #15 of 75
- schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Frontier International Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier International Academy ranks #15 of 75 schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Frontier International Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260030101945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Frontier International Academy grew from 648 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 260030101945 · Detroit, MI Other · MID · CHARTER
737 enr · 30.7:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Frontier International Academy Elementary (395 students)
Frontier International Academy grew from 648 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Frontier International Academy compares
Frontier International Academy 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 | 30.7:1 | ▲ 75% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 84% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
30.7:1
students per teacher
- 75% above state mean
Top 96% in Michigan - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Asian 19.8%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Frontier International Academy is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier International Academy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frontier International Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Detroit
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
1,002 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Munger Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
954 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
876 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Standard public school
855 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Davison Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
765 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh
Standard public school
582 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~737 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frontier International Academy
How many students attend Frontier International Academy?
Frontier International Academy has 737 students enrolled. It is a public school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier International Academy is 30.7:1, which is 75% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 96% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frontier International Academy?
99.8% of students at Frontier International Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frontier International Academy?
The largest demographic group at Frontier International Academy is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frontier International Academy?
Frontier International Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 International Academy rank among schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier International Academy ranks #15 of 75 schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Frontier International Academy?
Besides Frontier International Academy, Frontier International Academy also operates Frontier International Academy Elementary (395 students). See the Frontier International Academy district page for the complete list.