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#315 of 412 schools in AK
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
Elementary School · Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Soldotna, AK
A Kenai Peninsula Borough School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1049 E Poppy Ln, Soldotna, AK 99669
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kalifornsky Beach Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kalifornsky Beach Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,225/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Soldotna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,133
Median home value
$304,000
Median rent
$1,205/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99669; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Inlet AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Redoubt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Soldotna Montessori Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| ConnectionsEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #27 of 35
- District spending per student
- $19,862NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary is listed in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary is a public elementary school in Soldotna, AK, part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, serving approximately 412 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #315 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
What grades does Kalifornsky Beach Elementary serve?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Kalifornsky Beach Elementary?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalifornsky Beach Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalifornsky Beach Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kalifornsky Beach Elementary rank in AK?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary ranks #315 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Kalifornsky Beach Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kalifornsky Beach Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kalifornsky Beach Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kalifornsky Beach Elementary a charter school?
No, Kalifornsky Beach Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kalifornsky Beach Elementary a Title I school?
No, Kalifornsky Beach Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kalifornsky Beach Elementary?
36.7% of students at Kalifornsky Beach Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 412
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kenai Peninsula Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.5%
- Phone
- (907) 260-1300
- Area population (ZIP 99669)
- 15,722
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99669; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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