Frontier Elementary School

811 S Railroad
Brookston, IN 47923
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8/
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Top 30%
Serving 396 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 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 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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School Overview

Frontier Elementary School's student population of 396 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
396 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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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 0.13, 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%)
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55-59%
39%
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45-49%
41%
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45-49%
34%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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Hispanic
4%
15%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
93%
62%
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Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.13
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(22-23)
7.8%
23.7%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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 Battle Ground Elementary School, Meadowlawn Elementary School, Oaklawn 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?
396 students attend Frontier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Frontier Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frontier Elementary School?
Frontier Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 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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