FRONTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

269 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Frontier Elementary School is a public school located in Boise, Idaho, and is part of the Joint School District No. 2 (commonly known as the West Ada School District). Situated in the suburban community of Boise, the school serves students in grades K-5. It is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and active community involvement. The school typically follows the district’s comprehensive curriculum, which focuses on core subjects like mathematics, literacy, science, and social studies, while providing resources to cater to diverse learning needs.

As a member of the West Ada School District—the largest school district in Idaho—Frontier Elementary benefits from the district's extensive administrative support, professional teaching staff, and various extracurricular programs. The school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, often serving as a central hub for families in the 83713 area. By prioritizing a balance of academic rigor and social-emotional growth, Frontier Elementary aims to prepare its young students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

269

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRONTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	23
Black	30
Asian	12
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
187 (69.5 %)
Black
30 (11.2 %)
Hispanic
23 (8.6 %)
Two or More
15 (5.6 %)
Asian
12 (4.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
Phone:	(208)350-4190
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 43