- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Mt. View Elementary held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 020039000601 · Kenai, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 15:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Mt. View Elementary held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Mt. View Elementary 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
- This school 449
Mt. View Elementary
449 students
- Kenai Middle S 408
Kenai Middle School
408 students
- Kalifornsky Be 384
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
384 students
What this shows Mt. View Elementary reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. View Elementary compares
Mt. View Elementary 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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
Counselors0.9 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~449 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.