At a glance
Reported students
336
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Fronteras Charter School: 336 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
17.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 316
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.72
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.8:1
What the reported data says about Fronteras Charter School
Fronteras Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Wasilla. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. NCES reports 336 students for 2024–25.
Among 161 elementary schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 290 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, above the Alaska median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (57.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.5%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fronteras Charter School
- 1How do the reported 17.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.7%
- Hispanic26.5%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Snowshoe Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
346 reported students
Swanson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
348 reported students
Tanaina Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
324 reported students
Larson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
319 reported students
Big Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
362 reported students
Meadow Lakes Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
308 reported students
Public schools near Fronteras Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teeland Middle School Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–08 | 643 | 0.5 mi |
| Larson Elementary Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 319 | 1 mi |
| Cottonwood Creek Elementary Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 422 | 1.2 mi |
| John Shaw Elementary Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 507 | 1.5 mi |
| Finger Lake Elementary Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 445 | 1.8 mi |
| Birchtree Charter School Elementary · Charter · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–08 | 416 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fronteras Charter School
What grades does Fronteras Charter School serve?
Fronteras Charter School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
How many students attend Fronteras Charter School?
Fronteras Charter School reported 336 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 161 Alaska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 316 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fronteras Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 17.7:1, based on 336 students and 19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fronteras Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fronteras Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Fronteras Charter School in?
Fronteras Charter School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, based in Palmer, AK, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fronteras Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Teeland Middle School (0.5 mi), Larson Elementary (1 mi), Cottonwood Creek Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.