- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Soldotna, AK
Redoubt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Redoubt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020039000403
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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
Redoubt Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Soldotna · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Redoubt Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redoubt Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Soldotna, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Redoubt Elementary shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 020039000403 · Soldotna, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 14:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Redoubt Elementary shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Redoubt 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 321
Redoubt Elementary
321 students
What this shows Redoubt Elementary reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redoubt Elementary compares
Redoubt Elementary 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 38% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 48% in Alaska - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.4%
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
5
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Two or More 15.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Redoubt 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 Redoubt 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redoubt 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 Soldotna
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Connections
Standard public school
1,188 students 74.3:1 students per teacher
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
Standard public school
384 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Soldotna Elementary
Standard public school
266 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
River City Academy
Standard public school
79 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redoubt Elementary
How many students attend Redoubt Elementary?
Redoubt Elementary has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Soldotna, AK. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redoubt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Redoubt Elementary is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 11% 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 Redoubt Elementary?
38.0% of students at Redoubt Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redoubt Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Redoubt Elementary is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Soldotna, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redoubt Elementary?
Redoubt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Redoubt Elementary rank among schools in Soldotna?
By Resource Investment Index, Redoubt Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Soldotna, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Soldotna on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Redoubt 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.