Sears Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Sears Elementary School in Kenai, AK serves grades PK through 2 with a stable enrollment of 220 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 from 2016 to 2023.
Math proficiency was 30% in 2023, which is approximately equal to the state average of 32% but lower than the district average of 38%, showing a decline from 45% in 2019.
Reading proficiency dropped to 25% in 2022, lower than the state average of 29% and the district average of 34%, decreasing from 55% in 2019.
Science proficiency increased to 40% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38% and district average of 42%, improving from 20% in 2021.
Enrollment has remained consistent at 220 students since 2016, with 38% of students eligible for free lunch and 13% eligible for reduced–price lunch, indicating stable socioeconomic composition.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
220 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AK)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
19%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
75%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sears Elementary School?
220 students attend Sears Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sears Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sears Elementary School?
Sears Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sears Elementary School offer ?
Sears Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Sears Elementary School part of?
Sears Elementary School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.

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