Paul Banks Elementary School
Paul Banks Elementary School serves 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paul Banks Elementary School's student population of 157 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paul Banks Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
79%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
15%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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