How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Iditarod Area School District | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | McGrath, Alaska | Soldotna, Alaska |
| Total Enrollment | 306 | 8,528 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 42 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 29.1:1 | 15.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Iditarod Area School District | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $35,108 | $20,460 |
| Federal Revenue | 27.8% | 16.1% |
| State Revenue | 68.1% | 54.5% |
| Local Revenue | 4.1% | 29.3% |
Iditarod Area School District
Federal State Local
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Iditarod Area School District | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.6% | 65.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% | 5.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 66.7% | 11.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.1% | 15.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 39.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Iditarod Area School District | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 24 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | — | 357.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 52.8% | 63.9% |
School Types
Iditarod Area School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 4
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.