Frontier Elementary School

811 S Railroad
Brookston, IN 47923
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Frontier Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Frontier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Frontier Elementary School's student population of 378 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
378 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Frontier Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontier Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#282 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
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55-59%
36%
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50-54%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frontier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
95%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Frontier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Frontier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frontier Elementary School's ranking?
Frontier Elementary School is ranked #282 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Frontier Elementary School often compared to?
Frontier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Battle Ground Elementary School, Meadowlawn Elementary School, Oaklawn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Frontier Elementary School?
378 students attend Frontier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Frontier Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frontier Elementary School?
Frontier Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frontier Elementary School offer ?
Frontier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Frontier Elementary School part of?
Frontier Elementary School is part of Frontier School Corporation School District.

School Reviews

3   11/11/2020
you should send your kid to this school it's a good education school
- Posted by Parent - matt templin
2   8/24/2009
Level of parent involvement is low. Academics program is on the low side with fewer offerings than in years past. Few extracurricular activities are offered. Lack of safety personnel and crossing guards. School does not participate in comprehensive background checks for all staff hired.
- Posted by Parent - dodge

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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