Sears Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Sears Elementary School serves 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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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