Enrollment
266
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Soldotna, AK
Soldotna Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Soldotna Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020039000171
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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
Soldotna 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
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Soldotna Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Soldotna Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Soldotna, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.5%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Soldotna Elementary compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Soldotna Elementary
Soldotna Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Soldotna, Alaska, enrolling 266 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alaska median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 266 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 495 Alaska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 59 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #58, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Two or More (17%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 532 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.0% 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): Soldotna Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 74.3:1).
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students) and Soldotna High School (695 students) alongside Soldotna Elementary.
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 Soldotna Elementary compares
Soldotna Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 42% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 41% in Alaska - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.0%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 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 64.7%
Two or More 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Soldotna Elementary is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, which includes Soldotna Elementary.
$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 Soldotna 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Soldotna Elementary'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
River City Academy
Standard public school
79 students 11.3:1 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 (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Soldotna Elementary
How many students attend Soldotna Elementary?
Soldotna Elementary has 266 students enrolled. It is a public school in Soldotna, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soldotna Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Soldotna Elementary is 13.3:1, 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 Soldotna Elementary?
35.5% of students at Soldotna Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Soldotna Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Soldotna Elementary is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Soldotna, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soldotna Elementary?
Soldotna Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Soldotna Elementary rank among schools in Soldotna?
By Resource Investment Index, Soldotna 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.
Is Soldotna Elementary a good school?
Soldotna Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. 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 Soldotna 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.
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