Frontier Elementary School serves 325 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
22%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Frontier Elementary School?
325 students attend Frontier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Frontier Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frontier Elementary School?
Frontier Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frontier Elementary School offer ?
Frontier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Frontier Elementary School part of?
Frontier Elementary School is part of Payson Unified District (4209) School District.
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