Enrollment
408
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kenai, AK
Kenai Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kenai Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020039000538
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenai Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Kenai · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenai Middle School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenai Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Kenai, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenai Middle School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenai Middle School
Kenai Middle School is a large middle school in Kenai, Alaska, enrolling 408 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 408 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 495 Alaska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 67 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #62, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Two or More (20%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.7% 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.
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students) and Soldotna High School (695 students) alongside Kenai Middle School.
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 Kenai Middle School compares
Kenai Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 48% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Alaska - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 62.5%
Two or More 19.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Kenai Middle School 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 Kenai Middle School.
$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 Kenai Middle 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 | Similar 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 |
| Kalifornsky Beach Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenai Middle School'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
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar middle 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 (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kenai Middle School
How many students attend Kenai Middle School?
Kenai Middle School has 408 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kenai, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenai Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenai Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenai Middle School?
32.1% of students at Kenai Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenai Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kenai Middle School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Kenai, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenai Middle School?
Kenai Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Kenai Middle School rank among public schools in Kenai?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenai Middle School ranks #7 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.
Is Kenai Middle School a good school?
Kenai Middle School earns 21/100 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 Kenai Middle 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.
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