Connections vs Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connections
Soldotna · Public other · Grades PK–12
1,188 students
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
Soldotna · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
384 students
| Measure | Connections Soldotna, Alaska | Kalifornsky Beach Elementary Soldotna, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #92 of 159 |
| National rank | – | #26677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,188 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 1,188 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 84.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 45% |
| city | Soldotna | Soldotna |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kalifornsky Beach Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Connections does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •Kalifornsky Beach Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 84.9).
- •Connections is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 384.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Connections better than Kalifornsky Beach Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Connections and Kalifornsky Beach Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Soldotna and Soldotna in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connections: 1,188. Kalifornsky Beach Elementary: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connections and Kalifornsky Beach Elementary rank in Alaska?
Connections is unranked and Kalifornsky Beach Elementary is 92nd of 159 among other schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).