- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moose Pass, AK
Moose Pass School
Federal NCES profile for Moose Pass School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 020039000163
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moose Pass School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alaska schools.
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 17
- students enrolled
Moose Pass School has class sizes larger than 74% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Moose Pass School grew from 19 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (+21.1%).
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).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 020039000163 · Moose Pass, AK Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · 17:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Moose Pass School grew from 19 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (+21.1%). Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 1.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Moose Pass 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 17
Moose Pass School
17 students
What this shows Moose Pass School reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moose Pass School compares
Moose Pass School is a growing 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 20% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Alaska - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
88.2%
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
Counselors0.0 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 64.7%
Two or More 35.3%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Moose Pass 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 Moose Pass 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moose Pass 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~17 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moose Pass School
How many students attend Moose Pass School?
Moose Pass School has 17 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moose Pass, AK. CCD year-over-year: 19 (2022-23) → 23 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moose Pass School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moose Pass School is 17:1, which is 12% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moose Pass School?
73.7% of students at Moose Pass School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moose Pass School?
The largest demographic group at Moose Pass School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Moose Pass, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moose Pass School?
Moose Pass School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Moose Pass 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.