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.
144
Total Students
10.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McNeil Canyon Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White116
Hispanic3
Asian1
Two or More17
American Indian7
  • White
    116 (80.6%)
  • Two or More
    17 (11.8%)
  • American Indian
    7 (4.9%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (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: 144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 61
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 25
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 28
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 20

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McNeil Canyon Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten25
Grade 121
Grade 216
Grade 328
Grade 418
Grade 516
Grade 620
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McNeil Canyon Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7350.7%
Male7149.3%