- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kenai, AK
Aurora Borealis Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Aurora Borealis Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 020039000274Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora Borealis Charter School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Alaska schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Kenai · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 199
- students enrolled
Aurora Borealis Charter School has class sizes larger than 71% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Borealis Charter School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Kenai, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Aurora Borealis Charter School held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.1 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 020039000274 · Kenai, AK Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
199 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Aurora Borealis Charter School held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.1 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Aurora Borealis Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connections
Connections
1,188 students
- Soldotna High
Soldotna High School
695 students
- Kenai Central
Kenai Central High School
525 students
- Mt. View Eleme 449
Mt. View Elementary
449 students
- Kenai Middle S 408
Kenai Middle School
408 students
- This school 199
Aurora Borealis Charter School
199 students
What this shows Aurora Borealis Charter School reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aurora Borealis Charter School compares
Aurora Borealis Charter School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Alaska - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Two or More 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Aurora Borealis Charter School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District reports $19,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aurora Borealis Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connections | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soldotna High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aurora Borealis Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Kenai
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aurora Borealis Charter School
How many students attend Aurora Borealis Charter School?
Aurora Borealis Charter School has 199 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kenai, AK. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Borealis Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Borealis Charter School is 16.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora Borealis Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Aurora Borealis Charter School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Kenai, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora Borealis Charter School?
Aurora Borealis Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aurora Borealis Charter School rank among public schools in Kenai?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Borealis Charter School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Kenai, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kenai on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Aurora Borealis Charter School, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students), Soldotna High School (695 students), and Kenai Central High School (525 students). See the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District district page for the complete list.