Frontier Elementary School District

6996 Roy St.
Wolf Point, MT 59201
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Frontier Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 113 students in Frontier Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Frontier Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
113 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Frontier Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#141 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
25-29%
35%
55-59%
46%
21-39%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.40
% American Indian
66%
10%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
12%
77%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,168 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,319 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,168
$15,263
Spending / Student
$23,319
$15,352

Best Frontier Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frontier 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6996 Roy St.
Wolf Point, MT 59201
(406) 653-2501
Grades: 7-8
| 23 students
Rank: #22.
Frontier School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6996 Roy St.
Wolf Point, MT 59201
(406) 653-2501
Grades: PK-6
| 90 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Frontier Elementary School District?
Frontier Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 113 students.
What is the rank of Frontier Elementary School District?
Frontier Elementary School District is ranked #161 out of 347 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Frontier Elementary School District?
66% of Frontier Elementary School District students are American Indian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Frontier Elementary School District?
Frontier Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Frontier Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,319 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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