Frontier Elementary

1854 North Mustang Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230

www.puesd.net/domain/8

Charter School 619 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Frontier Elementary School is located in Hanford, California, and operates as part of the Pioneer Union Elementary School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience within a supportive environment. The campus is situated on North Mustang Drive and serves as a central hub for elementary education in the area, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and student character development.

As part of the Pioneer Union Elementary School District, Frontier Elementary benefits from a smaller district structure that often emphasizes strong communication between educators, students, and families. The school's mission generally aligns with the district's goals of fostering academic excellence, utilizing modern instructional strategies, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, or specific policies, the school maintains an official presence through the district’s website at [www.puesd.net](http://www.puesd.net).

619

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frontier Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	349
Black	20
Asian	40
Two or More	35
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
349 (56.4%)
White
165 (26.7%)
Asian
40 (6.5%)
Two or More
35 (5.7%)
Black
20 (3.2%)
American Indian
7 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pioneer Union Elementary
Phone:	(559)585-2430
Website:	http://www.puesd.net/domain/8
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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

Kindergarten 144

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 116