Enrollment
449
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenai, AK
Mt. View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mt. View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020039000601
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. View Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Kenai · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. View Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. View Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kenai, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt. View Elementary compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mt. View Elementary
Mt. View Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Kenai, Alaska, enrolling 449 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alaska median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 449 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 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #43, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Two or More (22%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 499 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.5% 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 Kenai's public schools, it stands alongside Nikiski North Star Elementary (214 students): Mt. View Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 11.9:1).
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students) and Soldotna High School (695 students) alongside Mt. View 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 Mt. View Elementary compares
Mt. View 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 32% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Alaska - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.5%
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 55.5%
Two or More 21.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Mt. View 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 Mt. View 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 Mt. View 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | 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 Mt. View 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
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools in Kenai
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~449 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mt. View Elementary
How many students attend Mt. View Elementary?
Mt. View Elementary has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kenai, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. View Elementary is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. View Elementary?
41.9% of students at Mt. View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mt. View Elementary is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Kenai, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. View Elementary?
Mt. View 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 Mt. View Elementary rank among schools in Kenai?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. View Elementary ranks #3 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.
Is Mt. View Elementary a good school?
Mt. View 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 Mt. View 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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