- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ninilchik, AK
Ninilchik School
Federal NCES profile for Ninilchik School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020039000165
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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
Ninilchik School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 107
- students enrolled
Ninilchik School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Ninilchik School shrank from 122 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 020039000165 · Ninilchik, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
107 enr · 13.4:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Ninilchik School shrank from 122 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Ninilchik 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 107
Ninilchik School
107 students
What this shows Ninilchik School reports 107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ninilchik School compares
Ninilchik 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 12% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
107
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 42% in Alaska - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.5%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
Two or More 25.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Ninilchik 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 Ninilchik 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ninilchik 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 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 (~107 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ninilchik School
How many students attend Ninilchik School?
Ninilchik School has 107 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ninilchik, AK. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ninilchik School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ninilchik School is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 15% 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 Ninilchik School?
54.1% of students at Ninilchik School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ninilchik School?
The largest demographic group at Ninilchik School is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Ninilchik, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ninilchik School?
Ninilchik School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Ninilchik 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.