- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Soldotna, AK
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kalifornsky Beach Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020039000539
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Soldotna · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kalifornsky Beach Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Soldotna, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 020039000539 · Soldotna, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 15.4:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary 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 384
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
384 students
What this shows Kalifornsky Beach Elementary reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kalifornsky Beach Elementary compares
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 43% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in Alaska - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.0%
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
Two or More 14.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Kalifornsky Beach Elementary is more 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 Kalifornsky Beach Elementary 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kalifornsky Beach Elementary'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 other schools in Soldotna
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Connections
Standard public school
1,188 students 74.3:1 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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
How many students attend Kalifornsky Beach Elementary?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary has 384 students enrolled. It is a public school in Soldotna, AK. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalifornsky Beach Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalifornsky Beach Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kalifornsky Beach Elementary?
35.0% of students at Kalifornsky Beach Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kalifornsky Beach Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kalifornsky Beach Elementary is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Soldotna, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kalifornsky Beach Elementary?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kalifornsky Beach Elementary rank among schools in Soldotna?
By Resource Investment Index, Kalifornsky Beach Elementary ranks #5 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 Kalifornsky Beach Elementary, 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.