Connections

Connections operates as an expansive combined-grade school in Soldotna, Alaska, overseen by Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. Current enrollment sits at 1,188 students spanning grades pre-K through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 519% above the state mean of about 192.

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District comprises 42 schools with combined enrollment of 8,510 students; Connections is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Connections shows that White students make up the majority at 79%. Beyond that, the school reports 11% multiracial, 4% Hispanic, 4% Native American. That composition is broadly in line with Kenai Peninsula Borough as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Connections has 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 79.6:1. The state averages around 27.0:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, census data for Kenai Peninsula Borough shows median household income runs about $80,538, 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. In all, Kenai Peninsula Borough runs 42 public schools (combined enrollment of about 8,510 students), of which Connections is one.

Nearest neighbor: Soldotna Elementary, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Connections has grew 70%, going from 697 students in 2018 to 1,188 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 84% to 79% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 68.7:1 in 2018 to 79.6:1 today.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.