At a glance
Reported students
262
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
547
Frontier Elementary School: 262 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
10.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. 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
- 245
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.3:1
What the reported data says about Frontier Elementary School
Frontier Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Colorado Springs. It is one of 39 current school records connected to Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an. NCES reports 262 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, below the Colorado median of 15.1:1 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 (54.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%). English learners represent 13.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. 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 Frontier Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.79
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.56
- 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
- White54.2%
- Hispanic29%
- Black2.7%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial11.5%
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 Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
High Plains Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
248 reported students
Douglass Valley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
306 reported students
Antelope Trails Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
311 reported students
Academy Endeavour Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
347 reported students
Prairie Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
348 reported students
Academy International Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
368 reported students
Public schools near Frontier Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Endeavour Elementary School Elementary · Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 347 | 0.5 mi |
| New Summit Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an | KG–08 | 628 | 0.6 mi |
| Explorer Elementary School Elementary · Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 470 | 1 mi |
| Pioneer Elementary School Elementary · Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an | KG–05 | 382 | 1.1 mi |
| Academy International Elementary School Elementary · Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 368 | 1.2 mi |
| Prairie Hills Elementary School Elementary · Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an | KG–05 | 348 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Frontier Elementary School
What grades does Frontier Elementary School serve?
Frontier Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an.
How many students attend Frontier Elementary School?
Frontier Elementary School reported 262 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 245 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Frontier Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 262 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Frontier Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Frontier Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Frontier Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Frontier Elementary School in?
Frontier Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an, based in Colorado Springs, CO, which operates 39 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Frontier Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Academy Endeavour Elementary School (0.5 mi), New Summit Charter Academy (0.6 mi), Explorer Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.