Paul Banks Elementary

www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/

189 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Paul Banks Elementary is a public school located in Homer, Alaska, serving students in grades Pre-K through 2nd grade. As part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of early childhood students. Its location on the scenic Kenai Peninsula provides students with a distinct educational backdrop, often incorporating the natural beauty and local culture of the Homer area into the school experience.

The school is committed to building a strong academic and social foundation for its youngest learners, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. By providing a dedicated space for early education, Paul Banks Elementary focuses on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere that prepares children for their subsequent years in the district’s elementary program. Through collaboration with parents and the broader Homer community, the school strives to ensure that every student receives a personalized start to their educational journey.

189

Total Students

13.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paul Banks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	9
Asian	2
Two or More	25
American Indian	14

White
139 (73.5%)
Two or More
25 (13.2%)
American Indian
14 (7.4%)
Hispanic
9 (4.8%)
Asian
2 (1.1%)

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)226-1801
Website:	http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 59