Soldotna Elementary School
Soldotna Elementary School serves 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Soldotna Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Soldotna Elementary School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 343 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Soldotna Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Soldotna Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #261 out of 466 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 7% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 76% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Soldotna Elementary School is River City Academy (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Soldotna Montessori Charter School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Soldotna River City Academy Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 83 students10
0.0 miles
426 West Redoubt
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-8945 0 7-12 83 - Soldotna Soldotna Montessori Charter School Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-6 | 167 students10
0.0 miles
158 E Park Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-9221 0 K-6 167 - Soldotna Connections Math: 26% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 697 students10
0.1 miles
143 E. Park Avenue
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-8880 0.1 K-12 697 - Soldotna Skyview Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 405 students10
1.0 miles
46188 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-2500 1 7-8 405 - Soldotna Soldotna High School Grades: 10-12 | 568 students
1.0 miles
425 W Marydale Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7000 1 10-12 568
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