- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seldovia, AK
Susan B English School
Federal NCES profile for Susan B English School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020039000175
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Susan B English School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.5:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 26
- students enrolled
Susan B English School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Susan B English School shrank from 52 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (-34.6%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 020039000175 · Seldovia, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
26 enr · 6.5:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Susan B English School shrank from 52 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (-34.6%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Susan B English 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 26
Susan B English School
26 students
What this shows Susan B English School reports 26 students on the CCD universe file.
How Susan B English School compares
Susan B English School 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 57% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 34% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 8% in Alaska - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.6%
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 34.6%
Two or More 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Largest group: White at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Susan B English School 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 Susan B English 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 | 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 Susan B English 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 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 (~26 students)
Frequently asked questions about Susan B English School
How many students attend Susan B English School?
Susan B English School has 26 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seldovia, AK. CCD year-over-year: 52 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susan B English School?
The student-teacher ratio at Susan B English School is 6.5:1, which is 57% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 59% 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 Susan B English School?
40.4% of students at Susan B English School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Susan B English School?
The largest demographic group at Susan B English School is White at 42.3% of enrollment, in Seldovia, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Susan B English School?
Susan B English School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Susan B English 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.