Average
#158 of 412 schools in AK
Top 38% in state
Based on limited data
Paul Banks Elementary
Elementary School · Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Homer, AK
A Kenai Peninsula Borough School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
1340 East End Rd, Homer, AK 99603
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on AK statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paul Banks 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 46Somewhat 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fireweed AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 2.3 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Aurora Borealis Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.5 | K–8 | Not available | 193 | Compare → |
| Mcneil Canyon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | Not available | 147 | Compare → |
| Soldotna Montessori Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–6 | Not available | 164 | 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
- #12 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
Paul Banks Elementary is listed in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul Banks Elementary
Paul Banks Elementary is a public elementary school in Homer, AK, part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, serving approximately 172 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #158 of 412 schools in AK. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul Banks Elementary
What grades does Paul Banks Elementary serve?
Paul Banks Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Paul Banks Elementary?
Paul Banks Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Banks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Banks Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul Banks Elementary rank in AK?
Paul Banks Elementary ranks #158 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Paul Banks Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul Banks Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Paul Banks Elementary a charter school?
No, Paul Banks Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paul Banks Elementary a Title I school?
No, Paul Banks Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paul Banks Elementary?
33.7% of students at Paul Banks 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 172
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kenai Peninsula Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.5%
- Phone
- (907) 226-1801
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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