- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Soldotna, AK
Connections
Federal NCES profile for Connections, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020039000397
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Connections earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alaska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alaska.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Soldotna · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 74.3:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 1,188
- students enrolled
Connections has class sizes larger than 99% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Connections ranks #2 of 5 schools in Soldotna, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+82 students YoY
Connections grew from 1,036 students in 2022-23 to 1,118 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+82 students YoY 020039000397 · Soldotna, AK Other · MID · TRAD
1,188 enr · 74.3:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Soldotna High School (695 students)
Connections grew from 1,036 students in 2022-23 to 1,118 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Connections in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Kalifornsky Be 384
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
384 students
What this shows Connections reports 1,188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Connections compares
Connections is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 74.3:1 | ▲ 389% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,188 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
74.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,188
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
74.3:1
students per teacher
- 389% above state mean
Top 99% in Alaska - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 79.2%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Connections is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Connections Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soldotna High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kalifornsky Beach Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Connections's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools in Soldotna
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
Standard public school
384 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Redoubt Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 14:1 students per teacher
Soldotna Elementary
Standard public school
266 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
River City Academy
Standard public school
79 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~1,188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Connections
How many students attend Connections?
Connections has 1,188 students enrolled. It is a public school in Soldotna, AK. CCD year-over-year: 1,036 (2022-23) → 1,118 (2023-24), up 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connections?
The student-teacher ratio at Connections is 74.3:1, which is 389% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 373% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Connections?
The largest demographic group at Connections is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Soldotna, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Connections?
Connections has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Connections rank among schools in Soldotna?
By Resource Investment Index, Connections ranks #2 of 5 schools in Soldotna, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Soldotna on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Connections, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Soldotna High School (695 students), Kenai Central High School (525 students), and Mt. View Elementary (449 students). See the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District district page for the complete list.