Enrollment
384
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.0%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kalifornsky Beach Elementary compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Soldotna, Alaska, enrolling 384 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 384 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 495 Alaska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 63 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #61, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Connections (1,188 students): Kalifornsky Beach Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 74.3:1).
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students) and Soldotna High School (695 students) alongside Kalifornsky Beach Elementary.
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 Kalifornsky Beach Elementary compares
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors0.8 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, which includes Kalifornsky Beach Elementary.
$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 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
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~384 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kalifornsky Beach Elementary a good school?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. 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 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.
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