Paul Banks Elementary School serves 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paul Banks Elementary School's student population of 172 students has declined by 26% 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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paul Banks Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
7%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
80%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
8%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
172 students attend Paul Banks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Paul Banks Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Banks Elementary School?
Paul Banks Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
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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