Frontier Elementary

Summary:

Frontier Elementary is a public charter elementary school located in Hanford, California, serving 521 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Pioneer Union Elementary District, which is ranked 398 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frontier Elementary consistently performs above the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ELA/Literacy (56.27%) and Mathematics (45.92%) were significantly higher than the state averages (47.04% and 35.54%, respectively). Frontier Elementary's performance in Science (CAST) is also strong, with 42.22% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 30.7%. The school's Hispanic and Military Connected student groups perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 20% and top 5% of California elementary schools, respectively. However, the White and Special Education student groups have room for improvement, ranking in the middle to lower range compared to other California elementary schools.

Frontier Elementary outperforms the nearby Pioneer Elementary school in most academic areas, with higher proficiency rates in ELA/Literacy and Mathematics. However, the school lags behind the higher-performing Jefferson Academy, which is also part of the Hanford Elementary District, in both academic achievement and student group performance. The school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.6% in 2017-2018 to 23.4% in 2021-2022, before dropping to 12.1% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern that the school may need to address.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 1854 North Mustang Dr.
       Hanford, CA  93230-9811


(559) 585-2430

District: Pioneer Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1705th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,870 Help


Students who attend Frontier Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pioneer Middle
High:    Sierra Pacific High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.6 Help
Number of students:  521

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.2%
White:
29.6%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.1% Help


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Compare Details Frontier Elementary ranks better than 70.9% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.2%), White (29.6%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frontier Elementary is 23.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frontier Elementary is $6,870.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frontier Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Frontier Elementary 1705th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Frontier Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pioneer Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Union Elementary 398th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frontier Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Frontier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 74.05 1281st 5314 75.9%
2011 67.58 1606th 5377 70.1%
2012 72.31 1398th 5390 74.1%
2013 68.88 1625th 5530 70.6%
2015 63.54 1774th 5611 68.4%
2016 78.62 1176th 5614 79.1%
2017 78.40 1189th 5692 79.1%
2018 84.22 932nd 5662 83.5%
2019 84.10 960th 5789 83.4%
2021 68.79 406th 1417 71.3%
2022 68.21 1684th 5883 71.4%
2023 69.48 1604th 5874 72.7%
2024 67.41 1705th 5862 70.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Frontier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.82 413th 3311 87.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Frontier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.76 1133rd 2634 57.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frontier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.46 749th 5084 85.3%
2019 90.63 281st 5173 94.6%
2021 85.62 102nd 1110 90.8%
2022 76.88 874th 5264 83.4%
2023 68.27 1311th 5374 75.6%
2024 64.59 1521st 5511 72.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Frontier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.34 1024th 5413 81.1%
2019 81.54 1007th 5492 81.7%
2021 71.23 334th 1267 73.6%
2022 71.92 1440th 5635 74.4%
2023 69.24 1533rd 5617 72.7%
2024 64.02 1758th 5605 68.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Frontier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 85.04 231st 2227 89.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Frontier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 91.94 7th 130 94.6%
2024 82.28 17th 118 85.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Frontier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.56 813th 5431 85.0%
2019 82.48 938th 5510 83.0%
2021 63.35 415th 1272 67.4%
2022 62.77 1832nd 5663 67.6%
2023 67.50 1609th 5650 71.5%
2024 67.69 1621st 5636 71.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frontier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.70 319th 4830 93.4%
2019 88.48 363rd 4963 92.7%
2022 78.09 819th 5084 83.9%
2023 77.20 867th 5098 83.0%
2024 78.25 791st 5102 84.5%
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Rank History for White students at Frontier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.02 551st 2737 79.9%
2019 81.85 398th 2834 86.0%
2022 49.08 1493rd 2726 45.2%
2023 57.87 1199th 2662 55.0%
2024 55.13 1264th 2647 52.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Frontier Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 181 20 53 114 2 0 35 0 405
2010 177 20 51 151 1 0 11 0 411
2011 164 16 38 152 4 1 12 0 387
2012 152 19 38 153 4 3 9 0 378
2013 170 22 42 164 9 5 7 0 419
2014 179 18 44 180 8 6 5 0 440
2015 162 22 46 196 8 5 4 0 443
2016 154 27 43 197 9 6 3 0 439
2017 148 19 52 214 10 5 6 0 454
2018 153 20 43 227 8 3 8 0 462
2019 157 16 43 230 4 2 13 0 465
2020 166 10 34 258 3 2 18 0 491
2021 155 10 33 259 3 2 20 0 482
2022 148 6 25 266 3 0 27 0 475
2023 154 11 28 293 1 3 31 0 521

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frontier Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 405 19.0 20.3 29.1
2010 411 19.0 21.6 34.3
2011 387 n/a n/a 28.9
2012 378 14.5 26.0 n/a
2013 419 16.0 26.1 33.7
2014 440 17.0 25.8 29.1
2015 443 19.0 23.3 38.1
2016 439 19.0 23.1 38
2017 454 17.0 26.7 44.1
2018 462 19.0 24.3 42.9
2019 465 19.0 24.4 41.3
2020 491 n/a n/a 43.2
2021 482 17.0 28.3 44.4
2022 475 20.0 23.7 37.1
2023 521 22.0 23.6 41.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Frontier Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 405 19.0 20.3 29.1
2010 411 19.0 21.6 34.3
2011 387 n/a n/a 28.9
2012 378 14.5 26.0 n/a
2013 419 16.0 26.1 33.7
2014 440 17.0 25.8 29.1
2015 443 19.0 23.3 38.1
2016 439 19.0 23.1 38
2017 454 17.0 26.7 44.1
2018 462 19.0 24.3 42.9
2019 465 19.0 24.4 41.3
2020 491 n/a n/a 43.2
2021 482 17.0 28.3 44.4
2022 475 20.0 23.7 37.1
2023 521 22.0 23.6 41.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Frontier Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201294.0%4.0%0.0%1.0%94.0%96.0%96.0%94.0%96.0%
201396.0%2.0%0.0%1.0%96.0%98.0%98.0%96.0%96.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201597.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201690.0%4.0%0.0%6.0%93.0%94.0%96.0%92.0%94.0%
201795.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%96.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%
201895.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202098.0%1.0%1.0%98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frontier Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,870

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frontier Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 960th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1604th of 5874 Elementary schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Frontier Elementary)66.750.5
 16.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pioneer Union Elementary)58.145.8
 12.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Frontier Elementary)72.248.6
 23.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Union Elementary)59.245.8
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Frontier Elementary)73.745.7
 28%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pioneer Union Elementary)67.354.7
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Frontier Elementary)65.853.2
 12.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Union Elementary)6356
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Frontier Elementary)75.361.5
 13.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pioneer Union Elementary)66.756.7
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frontier Elementary)49.446.2
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Union Elementary)42.742.7
 0%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Frontier Elementary)49.453.9
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Pioneer Union Elementary)41.941.3
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students465521
 12%
African American1611
 31.3%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian4328
 34.9%
Hispanic230293
 27.4%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White157154
 1.9%
Two or More Races1331
 138.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.3%41.1%
 0.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 521 students attended Frontier Elementary.

Frontier Elementary ranks 1705th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Frontier Elementary are 56% Hispanic, 30% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% African American.

Students who attend Frontier Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pioneer Middle
High : Sierra Pacific High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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