Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Soldotna Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Soldotna Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Soldotna Elementary School's student population of 259 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Soldotna Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Soldotna Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#188 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
8%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
67%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
19%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Soldotna Elementary School is ranked #188 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Soldotna Elementary School often compared to?
Soldotna Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redoubt Elementary School, Soldotna Montessori Charter School, Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Soldotna Elementary School?
259 students attend Soldotna Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Soldotna Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soldotna Elementary School?
Soldotna Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Soldotna Elementary School offer ?
Soldotna Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Soldotna Elementary School part of?
Soldotna Elementary School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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