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Frontier Elementary

Pioneer Union Elementary · Kings County · 1854 North Mustang Drive, Hanford, CA 93230-9811

(559) 585-2430 · www.puesd.net/domain/8

7/10
#1893
Rank 1893 out of 5,722
Top 33%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1617 · 72nd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #2246 · 61st percentile
Science7/10 · #1954 · 65th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Frontier Elementary stands out as one of the stronger charter options in Kings County, drawing families who want a more structured or specialized approach than the traditional district path. Hanford itself is a mid-sized Central Valley city with a tight-knit feel — affordable, agricultural roots, and close enough to Fresno for bigger-city amenities without the hustle. Families who value solid English fundamentals and an engaged school community tend to find Frontier a good fit, particularly those willing to be active participants in the charter school experience.

Student Demographics

286 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
165 (58%)
White
67 (23%)
Multiple Races
19 (7%)
African American
12 (4%)
Filipino
9 (3%)
Asian
8 (3%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners32 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged151 (53%)
Students with Disabilities33 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

619
Enrollment
26.8
Teachers (FTE)
23.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #5009 · 17th percentile

36 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found