- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenai, AK
Nikiski North Star Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nikiski North Star Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020039000602
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nikiski North Star Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Kenai · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Nikiski North Star Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nikiski North Star Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kenai, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Nikiski North Star Elementary held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 020039000602 · Kenai, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 11.9:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Nikiski North Star Elementary held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Nikiski North Star 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
- Mt. View Eleme 449
Mt. View Elementary
449 students
- Kenai Middle S 408
Kenai Middle School
408 students
- This school 214
Nikiski North Star Elementary
214 students
What this shows Nikiski North Star Elementary reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nikiski North Star Elementary compares
Nikiski North Star 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 29% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 32% in Alaska - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
87.9%
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 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
Two or More 19.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Nikiski North Star 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 Nikiski North Star 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nikiski North Star 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
- 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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nikiski North Star Elementary
How many students attend Nikiski North Star Elementary?
Nikiski North Star Elementary has 214 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kenai, AK. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nikiski North Star Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nikiski North Star Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 24% 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 Nikiski North Star Elementary?
43.4% of students at Nikiski North Star Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nikiski North Star Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nikiski North Star Elementary is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Kenai, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nikiski North Star Elementary?
Nikiski North Star Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Nikiski North Star Elementary rank among schools in Kenai?
By Resource Investment Index, Nikiski North Star Elementary ranks #2 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 Nikiski North Star 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.