Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Frontier Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frontier Elementary serves the east part of Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most families live within a short drive of 5-10 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frontier Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Kind
School Rankings
Frontier Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontier Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#4167 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frontier Elementary School's ranking?
Frontier Elementary School is ranked #4167 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Frontier Elementary School often compared to?
Frontier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foothill Oaks Elementary School, Ridgepoint Tk-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Frontier Elementary School?
379 students attend Frontier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Frontier Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frontier Elementary School?
Frontier Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Frontier Elementary School offer ?
Frontier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Frontier Elementary School part of?
Frontier Elementary School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
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