Enrollment
79
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Soldotna, AK
River City Academy
Federal NCES profile for River City Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020039000735
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River City Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Alaska schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Soldotna · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
River City Academy has class sizes smaller than 72% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River City Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Soldotna, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.1%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River City Academy compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at River City Academy
River City Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Soldotna, Alaska, enrolling 79 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 79 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (17%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 78.5% 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 Soldotna's public schools, it stands alongside Connections (1,188 students): River City Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 74.3:1).
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students) and Soldotna High School (695 students) alongside River City Academy.
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 River City Academy compares
River City Academy on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 62% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 28% in Alaska - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.5%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 70.9%
Two or More 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, River City Academy is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, which includes River City Academy.
$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 River City Academy 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River City Academy'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
- 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
Redoubt Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 14:1 students per teacher
Soldotna Elementary
Standard public school
266 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~79 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about River City Academy
How many students attend River City Academy?
River City Academy has 79 students enrolled. It is a public school in Soldotna, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River City Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at River City Academy is 11.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 28% 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 River City Academy?
23.1% of students at River City Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River City Academy?
The largest demographic group at River City Academy is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Soldotna, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River City Academy?
River City Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River City Academy rank among schools in Soldotna?
By Resource Investment Index, River City Academy ranks #1 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.
Is River City Academy a good school?
River City Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Alaska schools. 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 River City Academy, 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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