Enrollment
164
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.5%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Soldotna Montessori Charter School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Soldotna Montessori Charter School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Soldotna, Alaska, enrolling 164 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.5% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Alaska average.
With 164 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 495 Alaska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 16 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #15, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.6% 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.
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students) and Soldotna High School (695 students) alongside Soldotna Montessori Charter School.
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 Montessori Charter School compares
Soldotna Montessori Charter School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, which includes Soldotna Montessori Charter School.
$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 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
- 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 elementary 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 (~164 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Soldotna Montessori Charter School a good school?
Soldotna Montessori Charter School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 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.
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