McNeil Canyon Elementary
137 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
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.
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.
137
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 112 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 19 |
| American Indian | 5 |
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White112 (81.8 %)
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Two or More19 (13.9 %)
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American Indian5 (3.6 %)
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Asian1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District |
| Phone: | (907)235-8181 |
| Website: | http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 137 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 9.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 61 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 7 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
15
Grade 1
28
Grade 2
16
Grade 3
18
Grade 4
20
Grade 5
24
Grade 6
16
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 15 |
| Grade 1 | 28 |
| Grade 2 | 16 |
| Grade 3 | 18 |
| Grade 4 | 20 |
| Grade 5 | 24 |
| Grade 6 | 16 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 70 | 51.1% |
| Male | 67 | 48.9% |