At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
619
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
47%-18pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Frontier Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Hanford, California. The school enrolls 619 students. It is part of the Pioneer Union Elementary district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.8:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictPioneer Union Elementary
County6031
CityHanford
ZIP93230
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063051012323
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment619
White29.6%
Hispanic / Latino56.2%
Black / African American2.1%
Asian5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races6.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
29.6%
Hispanic
56.2%
Black
2.1%
Asian
5.4%
Two+
6.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.