Excellent
#13 of 719 schools in ID
Top 2% in state
Frontier Elementary School
Elementary School · Joint School District No. 2 · Boise, ID
A Joint School District No. 2 elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11851 MUSKET DRIVE, Boise, ID 83713
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frontier Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Frontier Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 13Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boise), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,419
Median home value
$421,600
Median rent
$1,716/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83713; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ustick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Petra Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 1–10 | 0.6 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Mcmillan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Pioneer School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 644 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Joint School District No. 2
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #2 of 60
- District spending per student
- $9,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frontier Elementary School is listed in JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frontier Elementary School
Frontier Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boise, ID, part of Joint School District No. 2, serving approximately 271 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frontier Elementary School
What grades does Frontier Elementary School serve?
Frontier Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Frontier Elementary School?
Frontier Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frontier Elementary School rank in ID?
Frontier Elementary School ranks #13 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Frontier Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frontier Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Frontier Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frontier Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Frontier Elementary School a charter school?
No, Frontier Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frontier Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Frontier Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frontier Elementary School?
60.5% of students at Frontier Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (208) 350-4190
- Area population (ZIP 83713)
- 29,992
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 40
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83713; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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