Excellent
#56 of 412 schools in AK
Top 13% in state
Mcneil Canyon Elementary
Elementary School · Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Homer, AK
A Kenai Peninsula Borough School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
52188 East End Rd, Homer, AK 99603
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcneil Canyon Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcneil Canyon Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,481/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Homer), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,368
Median home value
$345,600
Median rent
$1,236/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Borealis Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.5 | K–8 | Not available | 193 | Compare → |
| Soldotna Montessori Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–6 | Not available | 164 | Compare → |
| Susan B English SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 34 | Compare → |
| Tustumena ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 132 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #3 of 35
- District spending per student
- $19,862NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcneil Canyon Elementary is listed in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcneil Canyon Elementary
Mcneil Canyon Elementary is a public elementary school in Homer, AK, part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, serving approximately 147 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcneil Canyon Elementary
What grades does Mcneil Canyon Elementary serve?
Mcneil Canyon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Mcneil Canyon Elementary?
Mcneil Canyon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcneil Canyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcneil Canyon Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcneil Canyon Elementary rank in AK?
Mcneil Canyon Elementary ranks #56 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Mcneil Canyon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcneil Canyon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mcneil Canyon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcneil Canyon Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mcneil Canyon Elementary a charter school?
No, Mcneil Canyon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcneil Canyon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mcneil Canyon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcneil Canyon Elementary?
40.1% of students at Mcneil Canyon Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kenai Peninsula Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.5%
- Phone
- (907) 235-8181
- Area population (ZIP 99603)
- 11,557
- Area average commute
- 15.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99603; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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