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
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
19%
22%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 1992–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
47%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1999–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
37%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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