At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 167
90
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
100%+48.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Frontier School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Wolf Point, Montana. The school enrolls 90 students. It is part of the Frontier Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
90 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictFrontier Elem
County30085
CityWolf Point
ZIP59201
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID301167000318
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment90
White14.4%
Hispanic / Latino4.8%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native65.4%
Two or More Races14.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
14.4%
Hispanic
4.8%
Asian
1.0%
Two+
14.4%
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.