- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Kenai Middle School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 020039000538 · Kenai, AK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 15.7:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Kenai Middle School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Kenai Middle School 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
- This school 408
Kenai Middle School
408 students
- Kalifornsky Be 384
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
384 students
What this shows Kenai Middle School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenai Middle School compares
Kenai Middle School 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~408 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.