Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Homan Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Homan Elementary School serves the northeastern part of Schererville, IN, covering an area of approximately 7.2 square miles. Families within this zone are typically about 5 to 10 minutes away from the school, with the furthest residential areas located up to 3.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Homan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Homan Elementary School's student population of 472 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Home of the Eagles!
School Rankings
Homan Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homan Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#253 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homan Elementary School's ranking?
Homan Elementary School is ranked #253 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Homan Elementary School often compared to?
Homan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peifer Elementary School, James H Watson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Homan Elementary School?
472 students attend Homan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Homan Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Homan Elementary School?
Homan Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Homan Elementary School offer ?
Homan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Homan Elementary School part of?
Homan Elementary School is part of Lake Central School Corporation School District.
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