Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2019
School Calendar
School Mascot
Caribou
School Rankings
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
8%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
65%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Caribou
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School is ranked #227 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School often compared to?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redoubt Elementary School, Soldotna Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School?
412 students attend Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School offer ?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School part of?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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