Enrollment
1,188
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
74.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+389% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Connections compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Connections
Connections is a large combined-grade school in Soldotna, Alaska, enrolling 1,188 students.
Class loads run heavy: 74.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Alaska schools and 389% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alaska, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,188 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 495 scored Alaska schools.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
The surrounding Kenai Peninsula Borough School District spends $20,242 per pupil, 39% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Soldotna's public schools, it stands alongside Kalifornsky Beach Elementary (384 students): Connections is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (74.3:1 vs 15.4:1).
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Soldotna High School (695 students) and Kenai Central High School (525 students) alongside Connections.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Connections compares
Connections on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, which includes Connections.
$20,242
Per student
-39%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 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
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,188 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~74.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Connections
How many students attend Connections?
Connections has 1,188 students enrolled. It is a public school in Soldotna, AK.
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, AP course offerings. 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.
Is Connections a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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