Aurora Borealis Charter School

Public, Charter K-8

705 Frontage Rd Ste A
Kenai, AK 99611

(907) 283-0292

District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
5^th of 172 Alaska Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 184

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.6%

Two or more races:

12.5%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Aurora Borealis Charter School ranks better than 97.1% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks first among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.48. (See more...)

Compare Details Aurora Borealis Charter School ranks better than 96.8% of middle schools in Alaska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.6%), two or more races (12.5%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aurora Borealis Charter School is 15.2. 13 elementary schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Aurora Borealis Charter School employs 12 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Aurora Borealis Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora Borealis Charter School 5^th of 172 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Aurora Borealis Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora Borealis Charter School 3^rd of 95 Alaska public middle schools. (See Aurora Borealis Charter School in the ranking list.)

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 9^th of 54 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aurora Borealis Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Aurora Borealis Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2005	80.62	24^th	213	88.7%
2008	83.46	15^th	219	93.2%
2015	96.39	2^nd	246	99.2%
2017	96.73	1^st	180	99.4%
2018	96.41	2^nd	186	98.9%
2019	89.12	10^th	185	94.6%
2021	93.55	4^th	173	97.7%
2022	93.48	5^th	172	97.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Aurora Borealis Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	80.46	18^th	144	87.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Aurora Borealis Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	90.79	3^rd	142	97.9%
2022	88.03	6^th	149	96.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Aurora Borealis Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	81.52	16^th	147	89.1%
2021	90.37	5^th	127	96.1%
2022	87.83	8^th	138	94.2%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Aurora Borealis Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2006	73.32	38^th	132	71.2%
2015	97.32	1^st	151	99.3%
2017	98.96	1^st	88	98.9%
2018	96.55	1^st	96	99.0%
2019	84.54	10^th	99	89.9%
2022	95.88	3^rd	96	96.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Aurora Borealis Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	89.97	5^th	73	93.2%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Aurora Borealis Charter School

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	68	0	0	7	n/a	n/a	0	75
1999	80	0	0	7	n/a	n/a	0	87
2000	73	0	1	16	n/a	n/a	0	90
2001	94	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	100
2002	147	1	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	156
2003	147	1	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	156
2004	155	2	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	167
2005	165	3	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	178
2006	166	4	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	180
2007	162	4	5	7	n/a	n/a	0	178
2008	162	4	5	7	n/a	n/a	2	180
2009	167	2	4	5	2	4	0	184
2010	165	3	3	5	0	6	0	182
2011	163	2	1	7	0	11	0	184
2012	167	2	1	5	0	18	0	193
2013	160	1	1	9	0	19	0	190
2014	165	2	1	7	0	19	0	194
2015	159	1	1	8	0	19	0	188
2016	153	1	1	11	0	15	0	181
2017	157	1	2	15	0	18	0	193
2018	162	2	2	13	0	18	0	197
2019	163	4	1	9	0	17	0	194
2020	150	5	2	9	1	16	0	183
2021	138	5	2	9	0	20	0	174
2022	141	5	8	7	0	23	0	184

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aurora Borealis Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	75	4.5	16.7	0
1999	87	5.0	17.4	n/a
2000	90	5.0	18.0	n/a
2001	100	5.0	20.0	n/a
2002	156	8.0	19.5	n/a
2003	156	8.0	19.5	n/a
2004	167	10.0	16.7	n/a
2005	178	11.0	16.2	n/a
2006	180	11.5	15.7	n/a
2007	178	11.7	15.2	n/a
2008	180	11.8	15.3	0
2009	184	11.7	15.7	0
2010	182	11.5	15.8	0
2011	184	11.6	15.8	0
2012	193	11.6	16.6	0
2013	190	11.7	16.1	0
2014	194	11.7	16.5	0
2015	188	12.0	15.6	0
2016	181	12.0	15.0	0
2017	193	11.7	16.4	1.6
2018	197	11.7	16.7	1.5
2019	194	11.8	16.4	1.5
2020	183	11.7	15.5	1.6
2021	174	12.0	14.4	n/a
2022	184	12.0	15.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aurora Borealis Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	75	4.5	16.7	0
1999	87	5.0	17.4	n/a
2000	90	5.0	18.0	n/a
2001	100	5.0	20.0	n/a
2002	156	8.0	19.5	n/a
2003	156	8.0	19.5	n/a
2004	167	10.0	16.7	n/a
2005	178	11.0	16.2	n/a
2006	180	11.5	15.7	n/a
2007	178	11.7	15.2	n/a
2008	180	11.8	15.3	0
2009	184	11.7	15.7	0
2010	182	11.5	15.8	0
2011	184	11.6	15.8	0
2012	193	11.6	16.6	0
2013	190	11.7	16.1	0
2014	194	11.7	16.5	0
2015	188	12.0	15.6	0
2016	181	12.0	15.0	0
2017	193	11.7	16.4	1.6
2018	197	11.7	16.7	1.5
2019	194	11.8	16.4	1.5
2020	183	11.7	15.5	1.6
2021	174	12.0	14.4	n/a
2022	184	12.0	15.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aurora Borealis Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 10^th of 185 Elementary schools	Ranks 5^th of 172 Elementary schools	2.5%
Ranks 10^th of 99 Middle schools	Ranks 3^rd of 96 Middle schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Borealis Charter School)	87	41.7	45.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)	47.2	29.9	17.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)	39.7	26.5	13.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Aurora Borealis Charter School)	85.7	77.8	7.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)	41.9	39.1	2.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alaska)	39.9	34.4	5.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Aurora Borealis Charter School)	65	80	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)	39	29.2	9.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alaska)	35.1	26.1	8.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Aurora Borealis Charter School)	82.4	71.4	10.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)	35.6	21.3	14.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alaska)	29.1	18.7	10.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Aurora Borealis Charter School)	86	67	19%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)	47.7	33.9	13.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Alaska)	39.2	29.5	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Aurora Borealis Charter School)	86	75.5	10.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)	40.9	24.9	16.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Alaska)	35.7	22.9	12.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Pandemic (2020-2021)	Change (%)
Total Students	194	174	10.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	9	9
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	163	138	15.3%
Two or More Races	17	20	17.6%

Schools Near Aurora Borealis Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2022)				Ranking (2021)				ASA Science (2022)		PEAKS English Language Arts (2022)						PEAKS Mathematics (2022)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	SchoolDigger Rating (2022)	Average Standard Score (2021)	Statewide Rank (2021)	State Percentile (2021)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ASA Science 5th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	PEAKS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PEAKS English Language Arts 4th Grade	PEAKS English Language Arts 5th Grade	PEAKS English Language Arts 6th Grade	PEAKS English Language Arts 7th Grade	PEAKS English Language Arts All Grades	PEAKS Mathematics 3rd Grade	PEAKS Mathematics 4th Grade	PEAKS Mathematics 5th Grade	PEAKS Mathematics 6th Grade	PEAKS Mathematics 7th Grade	PEAKS Mathematics All Grades	Total
Aurora Borealis Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	705 Frontage Rd Ste A	Kenai	99611	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	Yes	No	No	No	(907) 283-0292	184	12	15.2		141 (76.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	5 (2.7%)	7 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (12.5%)	93.5	5^th of 172 public elementary schools	97.1%		93.6	4^th of 173 public elementary schools	97.7%	1	66.7	75.9	58.3	41.7			57.1	67.0	79.2	66.7	77.8	80.0	71.4	75.5
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science	Public, Charter	K-5	549 N Forest Dr	Kenai	99611	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	Yes	No	No	No	(907) 283-0804	223	14	15.6		141 (63.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.7%)	2 (0.9%)	20 (9.0%)	3 (1.3%)	42 (18.8%)	41.5	100^th of 172 public elementary schools	41.9%		37.7	110^th of 173 public elementary schools	36.4%	10	48.6	48.6	17.9	26.8	40.0			28.9	22.2	22.0	48.6			31.1
Mt. View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	315 Swires Rd	Kenai	99611	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 283-8600	385	30	12.7		224 (58.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.2%)	3 (0.8%)	36 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (25.5%)	34.2	119^th of 172 public elementary schools	30.8%		34.8	115^th of 173 public elementary schools	33.5%	4	64.3	64.3	14.3	26.3	35.7			25.4	14.3	12.1	35.7			20.6
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1049 E Poppy Lane	Soldotna	99669	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 260-1300	372	24	15.3		241 (64.8%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (5.1%)	6 (1.6%)	36 (9.7%)	1 (0.3%)	67 (18.0%)	35.7	113^th of 172 public elementary schools	34.3%		43.2	95^th of 173 public elementary schools	45.1%	18	38.9	38.9	25.0	34.6	18.2	41.2		29.4	28.6	28.9	29.1	21.6		27.1
Redoubt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	486 W Redoubt Ave	Soldotna	99669	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 260-4300	343	24	14.4		241 (70.3%)	3 (0.9%)	19 (5.5%)	8 (2.3%)	31 (9.0%)	2 (0.6%)	39 (11.4%)	41.2	101^st of 172 public elementary schools	41.3%		52.3	80^th of 173 public elementary schools	53.8%	21	47.4	47.4	18.8	24.5	49.1	46.4		33.9	18.8	18.9	43.9	28.6		28.0
Nikiski North Star Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	45600 Holt Lamplight Rd	Kenai	99611	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 776-2600	251	20	12.7		198 (78.9%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.4%)	4 (1.6%)	15 (6.0%)	2 (0.8%)	24 (9.6%)	20.5	141^st of 172 public elementary schools	18.0%		34.1	120^th of 173 public elementary schools	30.6%	21	30.4	30.4	13.9	25.7	25.5			22.0	22.9	17.1	19.2			19.7
Soldotna Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	158 E Park Ave	Soldotna	99669	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	Yes	No	No	No	(907) 260-9221	163	11	15.2		132 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	3 (1.8%)	9 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.0%)	81.4	25^th of 172 public elementary schools	85.5%		81.4	24^th of 173 public elementary schools	86.1%	1	77.3	77.3	28.0	58.3	81.8	66.7		57.6	36.0	54.2	81.8	33.3		51.1
Soldotna Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	162 E Park Ave	Soldotna	99669	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 260-5100	259	21	12.1		178 (68.7%)	3 (1.2%)	19 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (14.7%)	40.9	103^rd of 172 public elementary schools	40.1%		34.7	116^th of 173 public elementary schools	32.9%	13	36.0	36.0	22.9	38.9	28.0	41.5		33.6	22.9	38.9	40.0	19.5		29.2
Sterling Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	35096 Sterling Hwy	Sterling	99672	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 262-4944	150	12	12.4		118 (78.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (10.7%)	31.1	126^th of 172 public elementary schools	26.7%		27.8	132^nd of 173 public elementary schools	23.7%	6	27.8	27.8		19.1		50.0		19.1	21.1	19.1		50.0		22.1
Tustumena Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	58231 Sterling Hwy	Kasilof	99610	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 260-1345	128	11	11.5		91 (71.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (14.8%)	63.1	57^th of 172 public elementary schools	66.9%		41.1	100^th of 173 public elementary schools	42.2%	43	55.6	55.6	50.0	40.0	44.4	47.1		44.9	50.0	35.0	38.9	29.4		37.7

Frequently Asked Questions about Aurora Borealis Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Aurora Borealis Charter School?

Students at Aurora Borealis Charter School are 77% White, 13% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 3% Asian.

Is Aurora Borealis Charter School a good school?

Yes! Aurora Borealis Charter School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 172 Alaska elementary schools.

How many students attend Aurora Borealis Charter School?

In the 2021-22 school year, 184 students attended Aurora Borealis Charter School.

What district is Aurora Borealis Charter School in?

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

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