Is Frontier Elementary a good school?

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

How many students attend Frontier Elementary?

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

What is the racial makeup of Frontier Elementary?

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

What schools do graduates of Frontier Elementary attend?

Students who attend Frontier Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Pioneer Middle High : Sierra Pacific High

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:
1705^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,870

Students who attend Frontier Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Pioneer Middle
High:	Sierra Pacific High

Student/teacher ratio: 23.6

Number of students: 521

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.2%

White:

29.6%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frontier Elementary ranks better than 70.9% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.41. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.2%), White (29.6%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frontier Elementary is 23.6. (See more...)

Compare Frontier Elementary employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frontier Elementary is $6,870.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frontier Elementary:

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

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Pioneer Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Union Elementary 398^th 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
2010	74.05	1281^st	5314	75.9%
2011	67.58	1606^th	5377	70.1%
2012	72.31	1398^th	5390	74.1%
2013	68.88	1625^th	5530	70.6%
2015	63.54	1774^th	5611	68.4%
2016	78.62	1176^th	5614	79.1%
2017	78.40	1189^th	5692	79.1%
2018	84.22	932^nd	5662	83.5%
2019	84.10	960^th	5789	83.4%
2021	68.79	406^th	1417	71.3%
2022	68.21	1684^th	5883	71.4%
2023	69.48	1604^th	5874	72.7%
2024	67.41	1705^th	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	413^th	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	1133^rd	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
2018	78.46	749^th	5084	85.3%
2019	90.63	281^st	5173	94.6%
2021	85.62	102^nd	1110	90.8%
2022	76.88	874^th	5264	83.4%
2023	68.27	1311^th	5374	75.6%
2024	64.59	1521^st	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
2018	80.34	1024^th	5413	81.1%
2019	81.54	1007^th	5492	81.7%
2021	71.23	334^th	1267	73.6%
2022	71.92	1440^th	5635	74.4%
2023	69.24	1533^rd	5617	72.7%
2024	64.02	1758^th	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	231^st	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	7^th	130	94.6%
2024	82.28	17^th	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
2018	85.56	813^th	5431	85.0%
2019	82.48	938^th	5510	83.0%
2021	63.35	415^th	1272	67.4%
2022	62.77	1832^nd	5663	67.6%
2023	67.50	1609^th	5650	71.5%
2024	67.69	1621^st	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
2018	89.70	319^th	4830	93.4%
2019	88.48	363^rd	4963	92.7%
2022	78.09	819^th	5084	83.9%
2023	77.20	867^th	5098	83.0%
2024	78.25	791^st	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
2018	77.02	551^st	2737	79.9%
2019	81.85	398^th	2834	86.0%
2022	49.08	1493^rd	2726	45.2%
2023	57.87	1199^th	2662	55.0%
2024	55.13	1264^th	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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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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	Total
2009	181	20	53	114	2	0	35	405
2010	177	20	51	151	1	0	11	411
2011	164	16	38	152	4	1	12	387
2012	152	19	38	153	4	3	9	378
2013	170	22	42	164	9	5	7	419
2014	179	18	44	180	8	6	5	440
2015	162	22	46	196	8	5	4	443
2016	154	27	43	197	9	6	3	439
2017	148	19	52	214	10	5	6	454
2018	153	20	43	227	8	3	8	462
2019	157	16	43	230	4	2	13	465
2020	166	10	34	258	3	2	18	491
2021	155	10	33	259	3	2	20	482
2022	148	6	25	266	3	0	27	475
2023	154	11	28	293	1	3	31	521

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

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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.

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