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Frontier School

Summary:

Frontier School is an elementary school located in Wolf Point, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 104 students. The school faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of Native American students compared to nearby schools, lower academic performance, and a declining statewide ranking.

Frontier School's student population is 65.38% Native American, which is much higher than the nearby Vida School (4.35%) and Poplar School (96.1%). Academically, Frontier School's proficiency rates in state tests are lower than the state averages, with 32.14% in Math, 26.79% in Reading, and 20% in Science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Montana elementary schools, with a ranking of 266 out of 332 in 2022-2023, and has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

The nearby schools, such as Vida School and Poplar School, have significantly different student demographics and academic performance compared to Frontier School. For example, Vida School has a much higher percentage of White students (84.78%) and a better academic performance, ranking 67 out of 332 Montana elementary schools in 2022-2023. To address the challenges faced by Frontier School, the school may need to implement targeted interventions, seek additional resources and support, and focus on improving its educational practices to better serve its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 6996 Roy St.
       Wolf Point, MT  59201

(406) 653-2501

District: Frontier Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
266th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,234 Help


Students who attend Frontier School usually attend:

Middle:    Frontier 7-8
High:    Wolf Point High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  90

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
65.6%
Two or more races:
15.6%
White:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Frontier School ranks worse than 80.1% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Frontier School is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (65.6%), two or more races (15.6%), White (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frontier School is 8.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frontier School is $22,234.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Frontier School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Frontier Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Frontier Elementary 239th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frontier School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.58 74th 217 65.9%
2005 16.37 197th 218 9.6%
2006 36.27 181st 234 22.6%
2007 37.23 183rd 230 20.4%
2008 47.89 119th 194 38.7%
2009 56.56 100th 190 47.4%
2010 40.77 176th 241 27.0%
2011 41.53 171st 247 30.8%
2012 53.08 137th 244 43.9%
2013 54.87 133rd 246 45.9%
2021 15.30 312th 356 12.4%
2022 40.64 236th 329 28.3%
2023 25.81 266th 332 19.9%
See the entire list of Montana Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Frontier School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 153 153
1991 92 0 0 0 18 n/a n/a 0 110
1992 73 0 2 0 31 n/a n/a 0 106
1993 83 0 2 0 34 n/a n/a 0 119
1994 85 0 0 3 29 n/a n/a 0 117
1995 80 0 1 1 31 n/a n/a 0 113
1996 80 0 1 1 31 n/a n/a 0 113
1997 73 0 0 0 34 n/a n/a 0 107
1998 75 3 0 0 32 n/a n/a 0 110
1999 56 1 0 0 41 n/a n/a 0 98
2000 54 2 0 0 45 n/a n/a 0 101
2001 57 2 0 0 44 n/a n/a 0 103
2002 67 1 2 0 43 n/a n/a 0 113
2003 67 1 2 0 43 n/a n/a 0 113
2004 60 1 1 0 52 n/a n/a 0 114
2005 74 0 3 0 31 n/a n/a 0 108
2006 54 0 3 0 45 n/a n/a 0 102
2007 50 0 3 0 43 n/a n/a 0 96
2008 51 0 3 0 33 n/a n/a 0 87
2009 43 0 4 0 41 n/a n/a 0 88
2010 41 0 4 2 37 n/a n/a 0 84
2011 32 0 4 1 38 0 7 0 82
2012 28 0 2 2 59 0 8 0 99
2013 29 0 2 6 64 0 8 0 109
2014 41 0 1 4 70 0 5 0 121
2015 33 0 1 0 73 3 4 0 114
2016 29 1 3 1 65 4 2 0 105
2017 44 0 2 2 69 3 2 0 122
2018 25 0 3 3 85 1 6 0 123
2019 21 2 4 1 91 1 3 0 123
2020 22 2 3 1 84 0 3 0 115
2021 14 2 2 1 74 0 4 0 97
2022 18 0 3 2 65 0 7 0 95
2023 15 0 1 5 68 0 15 0 104
2024 13 0 1 2 59 1 14 0 90

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 153 10.6 14.4 22.9
1991 110 7.1 15.4 26.4
1992 106 6.1 17.3 21.7
1993 119 7.5 15.9 29.4
1994 117 7.9 14.8 26.5
1995 113 6.3 17.9 23
1996 113 6.3 17.9 23
1997 107 7.3 14.7 31.8
1998 110 7.3 15.1 29.1
1999 98 7.2 13.6 46.9
2000 101 4.8 21.0 45.5
2001 103 7.8 13.2 50.5
2002 113 8.2 13.8 36.3
2003 113 8.2 13.8 36.3
2004 114 7.9 14.4 48.2
2005 108 7.4 14.6 44.4
2006 102 7.1 14.4 79.4
2007 96 7.4 13.0 33.3
2008 87 8.3 10.5 21.8
2009 88 8.1 10.9 48.9
2010 84 8.0 10.5 59.5
2011 82 7.7 10.5 54.9
2012 99 7.8 12.5 48.5
2013 109 7.8 13.9 57.8
2014 121 6.8 17.7 53.7
2015 114 8.0 14.2 50
2016 105 8.0 13.1 70.5
2017 122 7.5 16.2 97.5
2018 123 8.8 13.8 93.5
2019 123 8.6 14.2 45.5
2020 115 9.3 12.3 67
2021 97 8.9 10.8 n/a
2022 95 9.1 10.3 n/a
2023 104 9.7 10.7 n/a
2024 90 10.9 8.2 100

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 153 10.6 14.4 22.9
1991 110 7.1 15.4 26.4
1992 106 6.1 17.3 21.7
1993 119 7.5 15.9 29.4
1994 117 7.9 14.8 26.5
1995 113 6.3 17.9 23
1996 113 6.3 17.9 23
1997 107 7.3 14.7 31.8
1998 110 7.3 15.1 29.1
1999 98 7.2 13.6 46.9
2000 101 4.8 21.0 45.5
2001 103 7.8 13.2 50.5
2002 113 8.2 13.8 36.3
2003 113 8.2 13.8 36.3
2004 114 7.9 14.4 48.2
2005 108 7.4 14.6 44.4
2006 102 7.1 14.4 79.4
2007 96 7.4 13.0 33.3
2008 87 8.3 10.5 21.8
2009 88 8.1 10.9 48.9
2010 84 8.0 10.5 59.5
2011 82 7.7 10.5 54.9
2012 99 7.8 12.5 48.5
2013 109 7.8 13.9 57.8
2014 121 6.8 17.7 53.7
2015 114 8.0 14.2 50
2016 105 8.0 13.1 70.5
2017 122 7.5 16.2 97.5
2018 123 8.8 13.8 93.5
2019 123 8.6 14.2 45.5
2020 115 9.3 12.3 67
2021 97 8.9 10.8 n/a
2022 95 9.1 10.3 n/a
2023 104 9.7 10.7 n/a
2024 90 10.9 8.2 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frontier School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $19,125
2022 $21,475
2023 $22,234

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Frontier School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students123104
 15.4%
African American20
 100%
American Indian9168
 25.3%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic15
 400%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2115
 28.6%
Two or More Races315
 400%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Frontier School

Frontier School ranks in the bottom 19.9% of Montana elementary schools.

Students who attend Frontier School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frontier 7-8
High : Wolf Point High School

Students at Frontier School are 66% American Indian, 16% Two or more races, 14% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 90 students attended Frontier School.


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