- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Soldotna, AK
Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Soldotna Montessori Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 020039000448Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soldotna Montessori Charter School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Alaska schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Soldotna · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Soldotna Montessori Charter School has class sizes larger than 70% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Soldotna Montessori Charter School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Soldotna, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Soldotna Montessori Charter School held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.3 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 020039000448 · Soldotna, AK Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
164 enr · 16.4:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Soldotna Montessori Charter School held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.3 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Soldotna Montessori Charter 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 164
Soldotna Montessori Charter School
164 students
What this shows Soldotna Montessori Charter School reports 164 students on the CCD universe file.
How Soldotna Montessori Charter School compares
Soldotna Montessori Charter School 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 81% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Alaska - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Soldotna Montessori Charter School is less 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 Soldotna Montessori Charter 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Soldotna Montessori Charter 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 elementary 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 (~164 students)
Frequently asked questions about Soldotna Montessori Charter School
How many students attend Soldotna Montessori Charter School?
Soldotna Montessori Charter School has 164 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Soldotna, AK. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soldotna Montessori Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Soldotna Montessori Charter School is 16.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Soldotna Montessori Charter School?
11.5% of students at Soldotna Montessori Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Soldotna Montessori Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Soldotna Montessori Charter School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Soldotna, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soldotna Montessori Charter School?
Soldotna Montessori Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Soldotna Montessori Charter School rank among public schools in Soldotna?
By Resource Investment Index, Soldotna Montessori Charter School ranks #5 of 8 public 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 public schools in Soldotna on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Soldotna Montessori Charter 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.