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Soldotna Elementary

Elementary School · Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Soldotna, AK

A Kenai Peninsula Borough School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

162 E Park Ave, Soldotna, AK 99669

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$19,862
Chronic Absenteeism41.9%

Students at Soldotna Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

34.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Soldotna 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 49Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
ConnectionsEnrollment path unverified6.2K–120.1 mi1,118Compare →
Soldotna Montessori Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.5K–60.1 mi164Compare →
Redoubt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–61.1 mi347Compare →
Aurora Borealis Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified9.5K–8Not available193Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

Schools in district
42
Rank in district
#18 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

Soldotna Elementary is listed in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Soldotna Elementary

Soldotna Elementary is a public elementary school in Soldotna, AK, part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, serving approximately 253 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Soldotna Elementary

What grades does Soldotna Elementary serve?

Soldotna Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Soldotna Elementary?

Soldotna Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Soldotna Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Soldotna Elementary is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Soldotna Elementary rank in AK?

Soldotna Elementary ranks #244 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Soldotna Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Soldotna Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Soldotna Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Soldotna Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Soldotna Elementary a charter school?

No, Soldotna Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Soldotna Elementary a Title I school?

No, Soldotna Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Soldotna Elementary?

34.4% of students at Soldotna 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
253
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.9%
Area population (ZIP 99669)
15,722
Area average commute
20.6 min
Area median age
43.3
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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