Enrollment
144
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Homer, AK
Mcneil Canyon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mcneil Canyon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 020039000512
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcneil Canyon Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Alaska schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Homer · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcneil Canyon Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcneil Canyon Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Homer, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcneil Canyon Elementary compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcneil Canyon Elementary
Mcneil Canyon Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Homer, Alaska, enrolling 144 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 144 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 495 Alaska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 20 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #19, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kenai Peninsula Borough School District spends $20,242 per pupil, 39% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Homer's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Homer Elementary (211 students): Mcneil Canyon Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 12.4:1).
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students) and Soldotna High School (695 students) alongside Mcneil Canyon Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcneil Canyon Elementary compares
Mcneil Canyon Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 38% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in Alaska - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Two or More 11.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Mcneil Canyon Elementary is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, which includes Mcneil Canyon Elementary.
$20,242
Per student
-39%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mcneil Canyon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connections | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soldotna High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcneil Canyon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Homer
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~144 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mcneil Canyon Elementary
How many students attend Mcneil Canyon Elementary?
Mcneil Canyon Elementary has 144 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Homer, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcneil Canyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcneil Canyon Elementary is 18:1, which is 18% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcneil Canyon Elementary?
38.0% of students at Mcneil Canyon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcneil Canyon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mcneil Canyon Elementary is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Homer, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcneil Canyon Elementary?
Mcneil Canyon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcneil Canyon Elementary rank among elementary schools in Homer?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcneil Canyon Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Homer, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Homer on the city page.
Is Mcneil Canyon Elementary a good school?
Mcneil Canyon Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Mcneil Canyon Elementary, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students), Soldotna High School (695 students), and Kenai Central High School (525 students). See the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District district page for the complete list.
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