- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenai, AK
Marathon School
Federal NCES profile for Marathon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020039000513
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marathon School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Alaska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alaska.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Kenai · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 8
- students enrolled
Marathon School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marathon School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kenai, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Marathon School shrank from 8 students in 2022-23 to 6 in 2023-24 (-25.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 1.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 020039000513 · Kenai, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
8 enr · 8:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Marathon School shrank from 8 students in 2022-23 to 6 in 2023-24 (-25.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 1.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Marathon 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
- Kenai Middle S 408
Kenai Middle School
408 students
- This school 8
Marathon School
8 students
What this shows Marathon School reports 8 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marathon School compares
Marathon School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 47% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 8 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
8
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 12% in Alaska - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
White 37.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 37.5%
Two or More 25.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Marathon 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 Marathon 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 | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marathon 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
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Kenai
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~8 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marathon School
How many students attend Marathon School?
Marathon School has 8 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Kenai, AK. CCD year-over-year: 8 (2022-23) → 6 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marathon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marathon School is 8:1, which is 47% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marathon School?
The largest demographic group at Marathon School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 37.5% of enrollment, in Kenai, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marathon School?
Marathon School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Marathon School rank among schools in Kenai?
By Resource Investment Index, Marathon School ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in Kenai on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Marathon 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.