Frontier School Corporation District
- 126 EAST MAIN ST
- CHALMERS, IN 47929
- (219) 984-5009
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 86.2% | 74.1% |
| Dropout Rate | - | 1.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,586 | $8,993 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.3 | 16.7 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | - |
| Number of Students | 824 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 54 | - |
District Test Scores
ISTEP+ - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 79.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 74.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 73.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 70.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 71.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 70.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 76.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 77.0% | 69.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 73.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 54.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 72.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 73.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 64.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 69.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 72.0% | |
ISTEP+ ECA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 61.0% | |
| Biology I Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 37.0% | |
| English 10 Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 63.0% | |
Source: IN Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 824 | 15.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 58 |
| 1st Grade Students | 64 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 58 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 63 |
| 4th Grade Students | 52 |
| 5th Grade Students | 70 |
| 6th Grade Students | 62 |
| 7th Grade Students | 54 |
| 8th Grade Students | 68 |
| 9th Grade Students | 78 |
| 10th Grade Students | 60 |
| 11th Grade Students | 58 |
| 12th Grade Students | 71 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | - |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Hispanic | 5 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | - |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 806 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 435 |
| Female | 377 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 54 | 15.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 4 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 24 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 26 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 27 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 2 |
| Elementary | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 1 |
| Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 41 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 3 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 6 |
| Student Support Services | 2 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 27 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $7,928,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $3,784,000 | 47.7% |
| Property Tax | $2,788,000 | 35.2% |
| Other School Systems | $15,000 | 0.2% |
| Cities and Counties | $353,000 | 4.5% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $103,000 | 1.3% |
| School Lunch | $211,000 | 2.7% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $49,000 | 0.6% |
| Sale of Property | $46,000 | 0.6% |
| Interest Earnings | $61,000 | 0.8% |
| Private Contributions | $5,000 | 0.06% |
| Miscellaneous | $153,000 | 1.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $3,917,000 | 49.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $3,299,000 | 41.6% |
| Special Education Programs | $35,000 | 0.4% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $12,000 | 0.2% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $29,000 | 0.4% |
| School Lunch Programs | $6,000 | 0.08% |
| Other Programs | $81,000 | 1.0% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $446,000 | 5.6% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $9,000 | 0.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $227,000 | 2.9% |
| Through State - Title I | $94,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $94,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Other | $13,000 | 0.2% |
| Non-Specified | $26,000 | 0.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $6,304,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $3,865,000 | 61.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $2,150,000 | 34.1% |
| Student Support | $251,000 | 3.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $220,000 | 2.8% |
| General Administration Support | $271,000 | 3.4% |
| School Administration Support | $409,000 | 5.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $597,000 | 7.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $288,000 | 3.6% |
| Other Support Services | $114,000 | 1.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $289,000 | 4.6% |
| Food Services | $288,000 | 3.6% |
| Other Services | $1,000 | 0.01% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 86.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 56 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | - | - |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Frontier School Corporation District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 2
- Students: 824
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 54
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| FRONTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
811 South Railroad
Brookston, IN Public | KG-6 | 427 | 14.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| FRONTIER JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
109 North Sixth St
Chalmers, IN Public | 7-12 | 389 | 14.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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