Paul Banks Elementary School
Tel:
(907)226-1801
- Paul Banks Elementary School serves 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Paul Banks Elementary School's student population of 227 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 227 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Paul Banks Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Paul Banks Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 4% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 82% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.36 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Homer Homer Flex School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 36 students
0.7 miles
4122 Ben Walters Lane
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-5558 0.7 9-12 36 - Homer Homer High School Grades: 9-12 | 383 students
1.0 miles
600 E Fairview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-4600 1.0 9-12 383 - Homer Homer Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 201 students
2.0 miles
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-5700 2.0 7-8 201 - Homer Fireweed Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 105 students
2.3 miles
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-9728 2.3 K-6 105 - Homer West Homer Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 255 students
2.3 miles
995 Soundview Ave Suite 1
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-5750 2.3 3-6 255
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