Paul Banks Elementary School
Tel:
(907) 226-1801
Paul Banks Elementary School serves 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Paul Banks Elementary School's student population of 221 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 221 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 79% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Paul Banks Elementary School is Homer Flex School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Homer Middle School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fireweed Academy (2.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Homer Homer Flex School Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 29 students10
0.7 miles
4122 Ben Walters Ln
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5558 0.7 9-12 29 - Homer Homer High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 401 students10
1.0 miles
600 E Fairview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-4600 1 9-12 401 - Homer Homer Middle School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 7-8 | 191 students10
2.0 miles
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700 2 7-8 191 - Homer Fireweed Academy Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-6 | 122 students10
2.3 miles
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-9728 2.3 K-6 122 - Homer West Homer Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 3-6 | 255 students10
2.3 miles
995 Soundview Ave Ste 1
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5750 2.3 3-6 255
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