MCNEIL CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
McNeil Canyon Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District school district, located in Homer, AK with about 123 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 9 teachers, McNeil Canyon Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
McNeil Canyon Elementary, located in Homer, Alaska, serves as a vital educational anchor for the East End community within the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. Nestled in a scenic, rural setting, the school is known for its intimate learning environment that emphasizes close-knit relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and the surrounding community. By leveraging its unique Alaskan location, the school often integrates the natural landscape into its curriculum, fostering a hands-on approach to learning that encourages student curiosity and a strong connection to their environment.
As part of the broader Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, McNeil Canyon Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded academic foundation while supporting the individual growth of each student. The school benefits from the district’s commitment to academic rigor and technology integration, ensuring that students are prepared for their future educational transitions. With a philosophy centered on collaboration and local involvement, the school remains a cornerstone of the East End community, promoting both high academic standards and the development of responsible, engaged citizens.
For more information, contact McNeil Canyon Elementary at (907) 235-8181 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8181
http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/
MCNEIL CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Homer, AK with about 123 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
- Total Students:
- 123
- Teachers:
- 9.35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 123 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MCNEIL CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 82.1%
- Two or more races
- 12.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Female
- 55.3%
- Male
- 44.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.