McNeil Canyon Elementary

Public K-6

 52188 East End Rd
       Homer, AK  99603


(907) 235-8181

District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 172 Alaska Elementary Schools


Students who attend McNeil Canyon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Homer Middle School
High:    Homer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  137

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.8%
Two or more races:
13.9%
American Indian:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.8% Help


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Compare Details McNeil Canyon Elementary ranks better than 70.9% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 4th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.8%), two or more races (13.9%), American Indian (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McNeil Canyon Elementary is 15.2. 11 elementary schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

McNeil Canyon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McNeil Canyon Elementary 50th of 172 Alaska public elementary schools. (See McNeil Canyon Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Kenai Peninsula Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 9th of 23 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McNeil Canyon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McNeil Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 63.13 99th 213 53.5%
2006 70.96 70th 218 67.9%
2007 69.02 70th 212 67.0%
2009 81.89 22nd 226 90.3%
2010 78.02 41st 229 82.1%
2011 66.57 83rd 223 62.8%
2012 75.16 47th 227 79.3%
2013 78.65 32nd 223 85.7%
2015 91.99 11th 246 95.5%
2017 89.47 10th 180 94.4%
2018 81.87 25th 186 86.6%
2019 80.67 25th 185 86.5%
2021 71.45 44th 173 74.6%
2022 66.21 50th 172 70.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McNeil Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.26 14th 147 90.5%
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Rank History for Female students at McNeil Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.83 9th 159 94.3%
2021 65.74 35th 141 75.2%
2022 56.10 58th 144 59.7%
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Rank History for Male students at McNeil Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.68 44th 159 72.3%
2021 63.90 45th 142 68.3%
2022 75.83 23rd 149 84.6%
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Rank History for White students at McNeil Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.01 32nd 147 78.2%
2021 48.56 70th 127 44.9%
2022 63.60 40th 138 71.0%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for McNeil Canyon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 154 2 8 0 8 n/a n/a 0 172
1990 157 3 7 3 16 n/a n/a 0 186
1991 181 5 6 0 8 n/a n/a 0 200
1992 175 6 5 0 6 n/a n/a 0 192
1993 184 6 4 0 3 n/a n/a 0 197
1994 172 5 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 183
1995 192 4 1 2 6 n/a n/a 0 205
1996 192 4 1 2 6 n/a n/a 0 205
1997 176 3 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 186
1998 147 0 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 155
1999 145 0 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 152
2000 114 0 0 4 18 n/a n/a 0 136
2001 115 1 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 127
2002 110 0 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 117
2003 110 0 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 117
2004 103 0 2 4 4 n/a n/a 0 113
2005 109 0 3 2 9 n/a n/a 0 123
2006 107 0 2 3 8 n/a n/a 0 120
2007 113 1 1 4 6 n/a n/a 0 125
2008 96 0 3 5 2 n/a n/a 7 113
2009 119 0 1 5 4 0 7 0 136
2010 117 0 2 6 5 1 6 0 137
2011 99 0 1 6 8 1 4 0 119
2012 110 0 1 4 7 2 2 0 126
2013 116 0 1 6 9 0 5 0 137
2014 111 0 1 3 7 0 9 0 131
2015 103 0 0 5 6 0 6 0 120
2016 100 0 0 3 6 0 7 0 116
2017 101 0 0 4 5 0 16 0 126
2018 101 0 1 1 5 0 15 0 123
2019 94 0 3 0 3 0 17 0 117
2020 93 0 2 0 3 0 21 0 119
2021 83 0 1 1 1 0 10 0 96
2022 101 0 1 0 4 0 19 0 125
2023 112 0 1 0 5 0 19 0 137

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McNeil Canyon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 172 10.0 17.2 17.4
1990 186 11.5 16.1 11.8
1991 200 12.0 16.6 11
1992 192 12.0 16.0 21.4
1993 197 12.0 16.4 20.8
1994 183 12.0 15.3 22.4
1995 205 11.5 17.8 19.5
1996 205 11.5 17.8 19.5
1997 186 11.5 16.2 22.6
1998 155 10.5 14.8 34.8
1999 152 8.5 17.9 31.6
2000 136 9.5 14.3 32.4
2001 127 10.5 12.1 32.3
2002 117 7.5 15.6 33.3
2003 117 7.5 15.6 33.3
2004 113 7.5 15.1 39.8
2005 123 8.2 15.0 27.6
2006 120 6.8 17.6 46.7
2007 125 7.5 16.7 42.4
2008 113 8.4 13.5 41.5
2009 136 9.3 14.6 34.6
2010 137 10.6 12.9 41.6
2011 119 11.4 10.3 34.5
2012 126 10.9 11.5 27.8
2013 137 10.9 12.5 29.2
2014 131 11.4 11.4 20.6
2015 120 12.0 10.0 29.2
2016 116 9.0 12.8 35.3
2017 126 9.3 13.4 31.7
2018 123 9.3 13.1 33.3
2019 117 9.3 12.4 38.5
2020 119 8.8 13.3 36.1
2021 96 8.9 10.7 n/a
2022 125 9.2 13.4 n/a
2023 137 8.9 15.2 43.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McNeil Canyon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 172 10.0 17.2 17.4
1990 186 11.5 16.1 11.8
1991 200 12.0 16.6 11
1992 192 12.0 16.0 21.4
1993 197 12.0 16.4 20.8
1994 183 12.0 15.3 22.4
1995 205 11.5 17.8 19.5
1996 205 11.5 17.8 19.5
1997 186 11.5 16.2 22.6
1998 155 10.5 14.8 34.8
1999 152 8.5 17.9 31.6
2000 136 9.5 14.3 32.4
2001 127 10.5 12.1 32.3
2002 117 7.5 15.6 33.3
2003 117 7.5 15.6 33.3
2004 113 7.5 15.1 39.8
2005 123 8.2 15.0 27.6
2006 120 6.8 17.6 46.7
2007 125 7.5 16.7 42.4
2008 113 8.4 13.5 41.5
2009 136 9.3 14.6 34.6
2010 137 10.6 12.9 41.6
2011 119 11.4 10.3 34.5
2012 126 10.9 11.5 27.8
2013 137 10.9 12.5 29.2
2014 131 11.4 11.4 20.6
2015 120 12.0 10.0 29.2
2016 116 9.0 12.8 35.3
2017 126 9.3 13.4 31.7
2018 123 9.3 13.1 33.3
2019 117 9.3 12.4 38.5
2020 119 8.8 13.3 36.1
2021 96 8.9 10.7 n/a
2022 125 9.2 13.4 n/a
2023 137 8.9 15.2 43.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McNeil Canyon Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
Ranks 25th of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 50th of 172 Elementary schools
 15.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McNeil Canyon Elementary)68.823.8
 44.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)44.623.6
 21%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)36.820.6
 16.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McNeil Canyon Elementary)68.838.1
 30.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)54.227.7
 26.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alaska)43.325
 18.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McNeil Canyon Elementary)73.740.9
 32.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)47.229.9
 17.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)39.726.5
 13.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (McNeil Canyon Elementary)68.442.9
 25.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)49.224.8
 24.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alaska)45.123.7
 21.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McNeil Canyon Elementary)58.830
 28.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)46.540.4
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)38.637.5
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (McNeil Canyon Elementary)41.240
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)41.939.1
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alaska)39.934.4
 5.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (McNeil Canyon Elementary)73.776.2
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)5649.5
 6.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)45.538.1
 7.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (McNeil Canyon Elementary)42.152.4
 10.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)3929.2
 9.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alaska)35.126.1
 8.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (McNeil Canyon Elementary)6944.6
 24.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)47.733.9
 13.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Alaska)39.229.5
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (McNeil Canyon Elementary)54.943.8
 11.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)40.924.9
 16.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Alaska)35.722.9
 12.8%
All Grades Science (McNeil Canyon Elementary)73.740
 33.7%
   All Grades Science (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)5542.7
 12.3%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.738.1
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students117137
 17.1%
African American00
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White94112
 19.1%
Two or More Races1719
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.5%43.8%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McNeil Canyon Elementary

Students who attend McNeil Canyon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Homer Middle School
High : Homer High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 137 students attended McNeil Canyon Elementary.

McNeil Canyon Elementary ranks 50th of 172 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at McNeil Canyon Elementary are 82% White, 14% Two or more races, 4% American Indian.


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