Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frontier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frontier Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Colorado Springs, CO, encompassing approximately 128.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 5.3 miles and the furthest edge reaching 11 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frontier Elementary School's student population of 262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frontier Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontier Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1040 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
3%
5%
White
54%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frontier Elementary School's ranking?
Frontier Elementary School is ranked #1040 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Frontier Elementary School often compared to?
Frontier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Endeavour Elementary School, Madison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Frontier Elementary School?
262 students attend Frontier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Frontier Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frontier Elementary School?
Frontier Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frontier Elementary School offer ?
Frontier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frontier Elementary School part of?
Frontier Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Frontier Elementary School located?
Frontier Elementary School is located in the Briargate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in Briargate.
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