Frontier Elementary

www.puesd.net/domain/8

Charter School 521 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Frontier Elementary School is located in Hanford, California, and operates as part of the Pioneer Union Elementary School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience within a supportive environment. The campus is situated on North Mustang Drive and serves as a central hub for elementary education in the area, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and student character development.

As part of the Pioneer Union Elementary School District, Frontier Elementary benefits from a smaller district structure that often emphasizes strong communication between educators, students, and families. The school's mission generally aligns with the district's goals of fostering academic excellence, utilizing modern instructional strategies, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, or specific policies, the school maintains an official presence through the district’s website at [www.puesd.net](http://www.puesd.net).

521

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frontier Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	293
Black	11
Asian	28
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
293 (56.2 %)
White
154 (29.6 %)
Two or More
31 (6.0 %)
Asian
28 (5.4 %)
Black
11 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pioneer Union Elementary
Phone:	(559)585-2430
Website:	http://www.puesd.net/domain/8
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 78