Kalifornsky Beach Elementary

www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/

412 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Kalifornsky Beach Elementary (K-Beach) is a public school located in Soldotna, Alaska, serving students within the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. Nestled in a community known for its strong connection to the outdoors and the local fishing industry, the school focuses on providing a supportive and engaging academic environment for elementary-aged children. As part of a district committed to preparing students for the future, the school emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy while fostering a sense of community among its students, staff, and families.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student growth, leveraging the unique Alaskan landscape to enhance educational experiences. By maintaining close ties with the Soldotna community, K-Beach Elementary aims to create a safe, inclusive space where students can develop socially and academically. For families seeking more specific information regarding school calendars, district policies, or extracurricular opportunities, the school’s official portal through the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District website serves as the primary resource for news and administrative updates.

412

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	29
Black	2
Asian	6
Two or More	67
American Indian	34
Pacific Islander	1

White
273 (66.3 %)
Two or More
67 (16.3 %)
American Indian
34 (8.3 %)
Hispanic
29 (7.0 %)
Asian
6 (1.5 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Phone:	(907)260-1300
Website:	http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 45