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Paul Banks Elementary School

1340 East End Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Paul Banks Elementary School serves 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Paul Banks Elementary School's student population of 184 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Paul Banks Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
4%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Paul Banks Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Paul Banks Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Paul Banks Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Paul Banks Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
78%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Paul Banks Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
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Two or more races
13%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Paul Banks Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Paul Banks Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paul Banks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paul Banks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Paul Banks Elementary School often compared to?
Paul Banks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fireweed Academy, Homer Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Paul Banks Elementary School?
184 students attend Paul Banks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Paul Banks Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Banks Elementary School?
Paul Banks Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paul Banks Elementary School offer ?
Paul Banks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul Banks Elementary School part of?
Paul Banks Elementary School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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