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Frontier Elementary School

811 S Railroad
Brookston, IN 47923
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Frontier Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30% in IN
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Frontier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Frontier Elementary School's student population of 383 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Motto
Going Beyond the Frontier for Every Student, Every Day.

School Rankings

Frontier Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontier Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#401 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
55-59%
39%
45-49%
41%
45-49%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frontier Elementary School's ranking?
Frontier Elementary School is ranked #401 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Frontier Elementary School often compared to?
Frontier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oaklawn Elementary School, Meadowlawn Elementary School, Battle Ground Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Frontier Elementary School?
383 students attend Frontier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Frontier Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frontier Elementary School?
Frontier Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frontier Elementary School offer ?
Frontier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frontier Elementary School part of?
Frontier Elementary School is part of Frontier School Corporation School District.

School Reviews

2   10/10/2025
Level of parent involvement is low. Academics program is on the low side with fewer offerings than in years past. Few extracurricular activities are offered. Lack of safety personnel and crossing guards. School does not participate in comprehensive background checks for all staff hired.
- Posted by Parent - dodge
3   10/10/2025
you should send your kid to this school it's a good education school
- Posted by Parent - matt templin

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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