Kalifornsky Beach Elementary vs River City Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
Soldotna · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
384 students
River City Academy
Soldotna · Public high · Grades 7–12
79 students
| Measure | Kalifornsky Beach Elementary Soldotna, Alaska | River City Academy Soldotna, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 159 | #20 of 49 |
| National rank | #26677 of 50,301 | #8723 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 384 | 79 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 79 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 34.5% |
| city | Soldotna | Soldotna |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River City Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 47.7).
- •Kalifornsky Beach Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 34.5%).
- •River City Academy does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 43%).
- •Kalifornsky Beach Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 48.1%).
- •River City Academy does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.0).
- •Kalifornsky Beach Elementary is the larger school with 384 students compared with 79.
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 Kalifornsky Beach Elementary better than River City Academy?
On the Success Index (US), River City Academy ranks higher (48.7 vs 47.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kalifornsky Beach Elementary and River City Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Soldotna and Soldotna in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary: 384. River City Academy: 79. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalifornsky Beach Elementary and River City Academy rank in Alaska?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary is 92nd of 159 and River City Academy is 20th of 49 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).