FRONTIER CHARTER ACADEMY

FRONTIER CHARTER ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the State Charter School Institute school district, located in CALHAN, CO with about 43 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 6 teachers, FRONTIER CHARTER ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

FRONTIER CHARTER ACADEMY, located in Calhan, Colorado, is a K-12 public charter school that operates under the umbrella of the Calhan School District. The academy is designed to offer a flexible, personalized educational experience for students who may prefer an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom setting. By prioritizing individualized learning plans, the school caters to a diverse range of students, including those seeking advanced academic challenges, those who need extra support, or families looking for a specialized home-school partnership model.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on community and small-group instruction, leveraging the resources of a public school system while maintaining the autonomy characteristic of a charter institution. Through a blend of online curriculum and in-person support, FRONTIER CHARTER ACADEMY aims to foster student independence, critical thinking, and academic accountability. It serves as a vital resource for families in the region who are looking for a tailored, mastery-based approach to K-12 education that emphasizes both student growth and academic flexibility.

For more information, contact FRONTIER CHARTER ACADEMY at (719) 347-3156 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

418 YODER STREET
CALHAN, CO 80808-8688
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FRONTIER CHARTER ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in CALHAN, CO with about 43 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
State Charter School Institute
Total Students:
43
Teachers:
6.99
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 43 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FRONTIER CHARTER ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
93.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.3%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
Black or African American
2.3%

Female
55.8%
Male
44.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.