- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Mcneil Canyon Elementary grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 020039000512 · Homer, AK Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 18:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Mcneil Canyon Elementary grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Mcneil Canyon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connections
Connections
1,188 students
- Soldotna High
Soldotna High School
695 students
- Kenai Central
Kenai Central High School
525 students
- Mt. View Eleme 449
Mt. View Elementary
449 students
- Kenai Middle S 408
Kenai Middle School
408 students
- This school 144
Mcneil Canyon Elementary
144 students
What this shows Mcneil Canyon Elementary reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcneil Canyon Elementary compares
Mcneil Canyon Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District reports $19,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~144 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), up 10.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.