Paul Banks Elementary School

1340 East End Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Paul Banks Elementary School serves 151 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Paul Banks Elementary School's student population of 151 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Paul Banks Elementary School is 0.40, 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
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
22%
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
76%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
3%
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Two or more races
17%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AK.
0.40
This chart display the diversity score of Paul Banks Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
This chart display 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 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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?
151 students attend Paul Banks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Paul Banks Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Banks Elementary School?
Paul Banks Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
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)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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